Spain, Fascist State. A Commemorative Medal To The Fallen And Prisoners Of The Blue Division GTRexclude (Wilhelmskreuz für Kriegsverdienste)

(Wilhelmskreuz für Kriegsverdienste)

with slightly bent tips

the North Vietnamese had executed those still alive after the initial contact and retreated

the circle within a blue triangle with characters in each of the three corners inscribed "Nobleness / Brave - Valiant / Related to Military - Ability to Fight"

The cap band is flanked by blackened magnetic metal rivets

Spain, Fascist State. A Commemorative Medal To The Fallen And Prisoners Of The Blue Division GTRexclude (Wilhelmskreuz für Kriegsverdienste)Instituted 1954. In bronze gilt, a round medal featuring the symbol of the Blue Division on a Spanish coloured shield, surrounded by stars and a green enamel wreath on a black enamel background, the reverse is plain, measures 33. 5mm (w) x 39. 1mm (h), weighs 15. 3 grams (including ribbon), worn on the incorrect blue ribbon (should be half blue, half black with a Rusia 1941 bar), divot in lacquer at 9 oclock edge, otherwise in extremely fine condition.