Spain, Franco Period. A Medal of the Old Guard Republic of the eagle in the shape

the eagle in the shape of a standard SS eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

A large round silver medal

77 mm x 117 mm

glue residue evident on the reverse from previous boar mounting)

reverse engraved 2467

Spain, Franco Period. A Medal of the Old Guard Republic of the eagle in the shape(Medalla de la Vieja Guardia). Instituted in 1942. In bronze with black and green enamels, reverse engraved "Exp. No 1437 MANUEL RAMON DE LA MAZA SAINZ DE LA FUENTE 1934", measuring 37. 2 mm (w) x 43. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered chipping evident in the green enamels, replacement incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal of the Old Guard was instituted on March 10, 1942 and awarded to those involved in militant