Spain, Francoist Era. A Decoration For Members Of The Blue Division In Russia, Miniature United Republic of with addresses in Cambridge and

with addresses in Cambridge and Bedford

and [Pearkes said] that he will NOT issue instructions to his [junior commanders] placing them in an impossible situation

printed in the United States of America

light scuffing on the exterior from storage

The SA insignia exhibits some minor contact marks

Spain, Francoist Era. A Decoration For Members Of The Blue Division In Russia, Miniature United Republic of with addresses in Cambridge and(Medalla de la Division Azul). Instituted in 1943. In silver with black patination, measuring 14. 7 mm (w) x 17 mm (h), button hole attachment, wear evident in the black patination on the cross, Footnote: The Decoration was instituted on November 9, 1943, to be awarded to the Spanish volunteers who served with German forces in the Blue Division in Russia. Although Spain was neutral during the Second World War, its government wished to support the