NEW! Military Order of Saint Ferdinand, award for officers - also called the Cross of Swords. This class is one of the least awarded in the system of the order and was issued (with or without wreath) as highest award for gallantry in Spain. This delicate decoration is in silver and marked 'JM', belonging to well known order maker, Jose Medina. It is also hallmarked for Spanish silver. This in itself is rare and would fall into the very late period of awarding of this class - probably at the very end of the Monarchy period, when such awards became rather obscure. 65mm x 63mm. Shows age and light wear but no enamel damage. Complete with original pin and catch for fastening. Item # Sp-98 (595)
NEW! 1860 African Campaigns Medal (Cruz De Distincion De La Campaña De Africa). Award established in 1860. Obverse featuring bust of Isabel II, inscription: 'Campaña De Africa 1860'. Reverse listing following engagements: ‘SERRALLO, SIERRA-BULLONES, TORRE-MARTIN, LOS CASTILLEJOS MONTENEGRON Y ASMIR, CABO NEGRO, KELELI, TETUAN, LARACHE Y ARCILA, SAMSA, UAD-RAS’. Excellent example, marked to reverse: 'STERN F.' Nice quality crown suspension. Complete with older, somewhat contemporary ribbon. Medal in remarkably good condition, only spotty tarnish. 38.5mm in width. Thick planchet .Item # Sp-97 (204)
NEW! Defense of Hostalrich 1810 medal (Medalla de Distinción de Hostalrich) . The French siege of the city lasted between January 13 and May 12. Medals were crafted and engraved locally, intended firstly for the officers and troops of the city of Hostalrich and secondly for the members of the Almansa Infantry Regiment. According to the best research on the subject (see: A.Prieto Barrio, Compendio legislativo de ordenes, medallas y condecoraciones) - 80 gold medals were shaped in Tarragona and 23 were taken to Majorca to be engraved and distributed among the officers of the Almansa infantry regiment. Captain-General of Catolonian Army, Juan Manuel de Villena intended to award the medals but purportedly lost them all!! Some 934 Silver medals for the other ranks were made and awarded between 1810 and 1816 (some sources indicate even much later awardings). According to O'Donnel (ARTECHE, Volume VIII, 1893) - four slightly different looking types of these medals were made. Of the gold medals, no single original issue example is known to have survived.
The silver medals of the first original issue (1810) - such one offered here - only few are known to still exist. One such example is housed in the Spanish National Army Museum.
The silver medal measures 27.3mm x 31.4mm (including fixed suspension eye). All details hand engraved and extremities fitted with ball tips. Suspension eye is also soldered/fitted (where as later examples purportedly used 'O' ring through the drilled hole). Medal shows age and wear, details are still excellent. Small piece of original period ribbon remains. It would be borderline impossible to find better example of this particular medal. Item # Sp-95 (1850).
Officer's 'Ifni Sahara' decoration. All original, crown suspension - ribbon and mounting clasp. Multi-piece construction. Fantastic enamels and very attractive design. All enamels intact. 32mm x 52mm. Great condition. Bit of history behind this medal. Ifni was ceded by Morocco to Spain in 1860, but Spanish administration was nominal until 1934; from then until 1958 its capital, Sidi Ifni, was the residence of the governor-general of Spanish Sahara (now Western Sahara). Border clashes between Spanish and Moroccan troops occurred in 1957 and all was over in 1958. Not many issued to officers. Item # Sp-90 *SOLD*
1875 Medal of Alfonso XII for Military Distinction (Valor - Disciplina - Lealtad). Most interesting private purchase bar for the dual action at 'Gueataria - Cantabria'. According to the reference book (J.L.Calvo Pascual fig.210), these were Naval engagements. Bar is also a clasp with pin/catch fastener and it appears to be hand engraved. This is an unusual departure from the normal buckle suspension and thin pressed bars. Medal appears to be silver (or plated), shows age and some wear. It is of the rarely encountered manufacture - Castells in Barcelona (that would be Genaro Castells). The name is faintly seen on the reverse in raised letters, 'Barcelona' is only partial. This in itself is an interesting issue since G.Castells was a Carlist sympathizer. Ribbon definitely appears to be of age and it shows wear, there are number of pulls and it is fragile in spots. Would make for an interesting addition to your Spanish medal collection. Standard bars for these particular actions are some of the rarest approved. Medal measures 34mm in diameter. Item # Sp-89 *SOLD*
Spanish Red Cross, Day of the 'flag' (fiesta de la banderita) medal. This was a popular day for collection for the cause of the Spanish Red Cross, movement has been chaired by the Queen of Spain, as Honorary President of the Spanish Red Cross. Round medal in silvered copper, nicely enamelled. 27mm in diameter. Item # Rdc-136 *SOLD*
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Spanish Civil War commemorative medal for the Vanguard (frontline). Official issue circa 1940's-1950's with double 'A.M' and 'INDUSTRIAS EGANA' markings (Egana was the manufacturer). Complete with Original ribbon/buckle. Very good condition. Item # Sp-82 *SOLD*
Civil War Campaign medal for the Rearguard (green edges on ribbon). Official issue, probably during 1950's or so. Hard to find with this ribbon. All original, designer's initials 'A.M' indicated. 37mm in diameter. Complete with ribbon buckle/pin. Excellent condition. Item # Sp-81 *SOLD*
Military Order of Alcantara - Knight's early breast badge. This very old Order dates back to mid 1100's. In 1499, King Ferdinand II of Aragón persuaded the Pope to assign the administration of the order to him and in the early 16th Century, Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Aragón and Castile, annexed the three great military orders of Alcántara, Calatrava, and Santiago to the Spanish crown. Awards have been mostly as honorary Knights to Royalties and Noblemen of Europe. In 'modern' times awards started around 1814 and were ceased in 1873 under Spanish First Republic. Re-established just a year later in 1874 and abolished by the Second Republic on 29 April 1934. Old insignia are extremely rare. Item offered here dates around mid 1800's. Crafted in silver gilt with fabulous style champleve enamel. Swivelled suspension with seed pearls (11) - 2 are missing. Decorative ribbon eye. Excellent ribbon buckle, oval with floral scrolls - complete with 2 prongs (this style was commonly used on the Napoleonic War period awards). Very fine silk ribbon shows wear. Few superficial scratches on enamel but no chipping. Overall, a most excellent and scarce badge. Unmarked, most likely of Spanish manufacture. Cross is 43mm wide. Would certainly add 'rarity' aspect to any collection. Item # Sp-80 *SOLD*.
Medal of Distinction in Africa. Created in 1912 in one class (bronze) to recognize military and civil service in Spanish Africa. Medal slightly worn complete with original ribbon. 36mm diameter. Item #Sp-51 (55)
Medal of Merit of the Civil Guard, Cross with White Distinction. Juan era. Original ribbon, good quality (fancy pattern under enamels). All original parts. 3 piece construction. Reverse center disk with crowned GC (Guardia Civil). Enamels in perfect condition. 44mm wide. Item # Sp-56. *SOLD*
Defence of Puente De Sampayo 1809 centenary medal, 2nd class in silver. Bust of General Morillo to obverse (commander of heroic Spanish forces defending against the French). Light wear, original ribbon and clasp. 30.2mm. Item # Sp-25 *SOLD*
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Peninsular War Saragossa 1808 centenary medal. Rare - 20mm size. Proper ribbon (combattant version). Great details, high relief. Well marked by C.Palao. Appears to be silver. Item # Sp-29 *SOLD*
Order of Knights Hospitaller of Saint John the Baptist (CABALLEROS HOSPITALARIOS DE SAN J.B). Order created in 1875. Statutes of the Order were approved by King Alphonso XII a year later (1876). This once active Order declined in membership after the Sovereign Military Order of Malta was re-established in Spain during early years of 20th Century. By 1950 only one chapter remained in Cadiz. Presented here is the neck badge of the Order, most likely 2nd type. Dating is difficult but most likely first decade of 1900's. Complete with a proper cord. Bronze gilt, nice enamels. Cross lightly vaulted. Maker marked to the eye but not clear enough to read. 46mm wide. Shows age and wear, reverse is not enamelled (uniface) and tarnished. Interesting and somewhat obscure piece. Item # Sp-61 *SOLD*
1809 Defense of Gerona centenary medal. 1st class in silver gilt. Great details to all. Original ribbon and clasp. Some wear to gilding (faint to crown). Suspension crown greatly detailed, cut-out design. Very attractive medal. Hard to find in such condition. 41.5mm x 34mm. (Ref. Calvo Pasqual fig. 250) Item # Sp-31 *SOLD*
1909-27 Peace in Morocco Commemorative Medal. Spanish inscription type. Silvered bronze. Good details. Spotty darkening. Original ribbon. 32.5mm wide. Item #Sp-48 *SOLD*
1925 Royal Jubilee medal. Bronze, original ribbon and clasp. 55mm x 37mm. Very good condition. Item # Sp-21 *SOLD*
Historica Medalla De Liberacion De España Y Portugal Nombrando Las Batallas De Wellington Contra Napoleon. Reference: Calvo Pasqual fig. 400. Item #Mds-2. *SOLD*
Civil War Nationalist Air Force officer's belt buckle. According to my sources this is one of the earlier patterns with blank center. Apparently there were at least half a dozen different ones being used. Complete with catch and attachment loop. Gilt bronze. Shows wear and age, typicall scratches. Hard to find. I am selling off rest of my Spanish buckles collection. See another one below. 75mm x 57mm. Heavy quality die-struck. Hard to find buckle. Curved. Item # Sp-8. *SOLD*
Spanish Civil War Campaign Medal. Issued to all troops who participated on the Nationalist side under Generalissimo Francisco Franco, including foreign nationals, e.g., German Condor Legion. Die-struck alloy with black and gilt washes. Circa 1950's production, shows better detail than later issues. Green-bordered ribbon indicates rear guard troops. No initials indicated. Original clasp with pin. Shows light wear. 37mm diameter. Item #Sp-43 *SOLD*
Order of Charles III, breast star of Grand Officer (Commander with Star). Silver/gilt - enamels. Superb quality manufacture (most likely Spanish) dating from 1890's. Pierced design (cross-patterned holes). Diamond-cut pattern along with hand chased double borders creating very appealing looks. The top arm's blue enamels appear to have been replaced - jeweler quality hard enamel though. Not detractive and hardly noticeable. Multi part construction. Highly vaulted. Original pin and side catches. Most impressive breast star, can only be fully appreciated in one's hand. 79mm x 74mm. Item # Sp-63 *SOLD*
Order of Saint James of the Sword (Santiago). This was one of the older Orders of Knighthood in Iberian Peninsula - originally established around 1170. Knight class badge (3rd class) in bronze gilt and enamels. Usually found in embroidered or oval form. All classes made in metal are rare. Most likely early 1900's vintage. Original ribbon with very ornate ribbon clasp (also bronze gilt). Complete with enamelled miniature or lapel pin of the Order. Enamels in perfect condition. Light wear to gilding, no damage. Cross lightly vaulted. 24.5mm x 37mm, pin measures 19mm x 11mm. True rarity on the market. Item # Sp-1 *SOLD*
Queen's (Maria Victoria) gratitude award. Relatively unknown medal. It is not official therefore rarely mentioned in reference work. Silver, stylised initials to center in blue enamels. No ribbon. 41.5mm wide. Circa 1880's. Item # Sp-58 *SOLD*
Presented here is a breast badge of a Knight. Complete with original ribbon. Seems to be in silver but unmarked. Great quality enamels on the cross. Arms suspension intact. 32mm x 50mm. Item #Sp-57. *SOLD*
1812 Spanish Constitution in Cadiz centenary medal. This important event followed the defence of Cadiz in 1810-11 by the Interallied forces. Cadiz was one of the very few places that did not fall to the Grand Army of Napoleon. Rare type with no inscription to reverse. Amazing quality striking by the Royal mint (well hallmarked - which is rare for this medal). General Alburquerque to obverse. Great design. Original ribbon and clasp. Very good condition to all. This one is a must for a Spanish medals collector. (Ref. Calvo Pasqual fig. 252). Item # Sp-30 *SOLD*
Duke Wellington's Peninsular War Restitution commemorative medal. Type 'B'.
Historica Medalla De Liberacion De España Y Portugal Nombrando Las Batallas De Wellington Contra Napoleon .
Well struck in bronze. Wellington's bust on obverse, inscribed: 'Hispaniam Et Lusitaniam Restituit Wellington'. Reverse inscribed around the rim: 'Vimiera Aug.21 1808, Talavera July 28 1809, Almeida May 5 1811'. Center inscriptions: 'Ciudad Rodrigo Jan 19 1812, Badajoz April 2 1812, Salamanca July 22 1812, Madrid Aug 12 1812. Original medal (copies do exist), slanted ribbing to rim. Showing age darkening and very little damage. Best example we have ever seen. These were struck in England and distributed amongst members of Wellington's army. 27mm in diameter. Reference: Calvo Pasqual fig. 400. Item # Sp-4 *SOLD*
Military Order of Saint Hermenegildo, Knight 2nd Class. Early type. 4-armed white enamelled cross with disk to center depicting mounted knight in gilt with blue enamel to fill. Wording around: 'Premio A la Constancia Militar' in white enamel. Reverse has disc in gilt with King Ferdinand VII cypher. Suspender in form of Kings crown in gilt connected to ribbed ring. Ribbon is faded, silk with edge stripes woven in. Very good condition, majority of gilding intact. Enamel not damaged, just some light wear spots. 38mm width, 53mm from bottom to tip of crown suspender. Item Sp-5. *SOLD*
Spanish Kingdom. Cuban campaign 1873 medal. Heavily silver plated on bronze (95% remains). Original ribbon is soiled and lightly tattered to back. This medal is of outmost detail and workmanship typical to all early Spanish medals and decorations. 3D like swivelled crown for suspension. Diamond shape center medallion surrounded by open work wreath with scrolls. Obverse of Queen with Spanish national symbolism and shield. Ship to the horizon. Inscription beneath: 'Campana de Cuba'. Reverse inscribed: 'Espana al valiente ejercito que pelea en defensa de la patria 1873'. 46mm x 30mm (including crown). Few touch marks and light scratches. No damage. Item # Sp-6. *SOLD*
Kingdom, Order of Charles III. Commander's (commander 2nd class) neck badge on 10' length of original ribbon. Gilt cross/frame with real gold center. Fantastic details to center disks. Typical late XIXc. quality work. Some cracking to white enamels but no chipping whatsoever. Hand engraved center and inner/outer edge trims. Multi part construction, St. Mary to obverse center is exquisitly textured and applied to base of rays and stars. Bourbon fleur-de-lis between arms (this French Dynasty inherited Spanish throne after extinction of Hapsburg Royal line in Spain in 1700). Order of Charles III, aside from the famous 3 Chivalric Orders (Santiago, Alcantara and Calatrava) is only second to the great Order of Golden Fleece. Many times resolved and reinstituted, yet little changed in appearance. Great display piece. 55mm x 86mm (to top of wreath susupension). Item # Sp-7 *SOLD*
1936 Civil War Victory medal. All original. Designer/maker impressed (looks like J. VICENI). 33.5mm dia. Proper ribbon clasp. Bronze. Very good condition. Item # Sp-9 *SOLD*
Military Order of Saint Hermenegildo. Knight's cross, Franco era. Very good condition, original ribbon and clasp. Multi - piece construction and detailed open work crown suspender. Enamels intact. Bronze gilt. Item # Sp-10. *SOLD*
Order of Alfonso X, the Wise. Commander's neck badge (being the 2nd class of the order, lesser grade) in original, large case of issue by "Villanuova y Laiseca, Joyeros Madrid' (this was the original/early maker of all classes of this Order). WW2 era. Comes with complete neck ribbon (with ties). Burgundy leatherette covered case with gold trim. Badge is of highest quality with super rich enamels and hand-engraved trim. Multi part construction, heavy/thick cross. Greatly detailed center disk with blue, black, red and white enamels to the King and background. White enamel with Gothic script center band (in translation: Alfonso X, the Wise, King of Castile and Leon). Reverse of red and yellow enamels eagle clawing blue enamel globe. Silver gilt. All enamels intact. Extremely attractive piece. Small fault to top of the case and the bottom (looks like old sticker mark). 55.5mm x 59.5mm. Geat condition and highly decortive Order. Item # Sp-11 *SOLD*
Kingdom, Royal Military Order of Saint Ferdinand. Early type in GOLD. Great enamels (just some flaking to green wreath). Multi piece construction. Very nice example, most likely from 1860-1880's. Splendid details to all. Long ribbon. 45mm x 37mm. Good example of early Spanish workmanship. Pieces in gold are getting difficult to find. The Saint Ferdinand Order was founded in 1815 and awarded strictly for military valor/merit to officers and enlisted men of the army and navy. Item exactly as pictured in Klenau's book (Europäische Orden ab 1700) # 7908. Item # Sp-14 *SOLD*
1916 Morocco campaign medal. Officer's type in silver. Faint mint mark. Original ribbon/pin clasp. Shows age and light wear. 52mm x 28.5mm. Good details. Item # Sp-15 *SOLD*
1902 Alphonso XIII distinction medal. Silver (2nd class) by: P y S (marked to both sides). 3 silver gilt bars engraved: Zoco el Tenain, Mayo-1912, 1912. Original ribbon and pin clasp. 30mm in diameter. Shows age and wear. Very hard to find with clasps. (Ref. Calvo Pasqual fig. 231) Item # Sp-16 *SOLD*
1896-97 Medal of distinction for Luzon campaign. Bronze, gilt ribbon eye ball suspension. Fine striking with deep relief. Shows age darkening. Very good condition. Original ribbon. Given to Spanish and Philippine volunteers who participated in the Philippine campaigns of 1896-98. 34mm. Hard to find medal. (Ref. Calvo Pasqual fig. 221). Item # Sp-17 *SOLD*
1874 Medal of distinction for defence of Bilbao. Proper issue type with blank reverse and 2 foxes (there is another type with donkeys). Bronze, great striking. Rare medal from the Revolutionary War. Original ribbon. Very good condition, darkened with age. 47mm x 33.5mm. (Ref. Calvo Pasqual fig. 202). Item # Sp-18 *SOLD*
1873 Medal of distinction for the Volunteers of Cuban Campaign. Earliest type with great details and small statue of the Queen. Hallmarked silver, French made (wild boar's head punch mark). Great piece, of finest quality. Replacement ribbon. 47mm x 31.5mm. Hard to find. (Ref. Calvo Pasqual fig. 199). Item # Sp-19 *SOLD*
Catalonian Volunteers in Cuban Campaign 1869-92 medal. 2nd type. Very rare medal in either type. Finely struck in bronze by D. Bernardo Castells, Barcelona. Marked in relief to reverse: castells. Gilt royal crown suspension. Thick medal, some edge bumps but nothing serious. 38mm in diameter. Exciting piece! Replacement ribbon. (Ref. Calvo Pasqual fig. 194). Item # Sp-20 *SOLD*
1896 Cuban War commemorative medal for members of the Asturian battalion. Asturia is a small region in the northern part of the Iberian peninsula. Scarce medal, only issued to the volunteers from this unit. Good quality striking. Bronze gilt. Ribbon appears to be of age but unknown if correct; our reference books do not list the ribbon. Very interesting piece. 34mm x 23mm. (Ref. Calvo Pasqual fig. 228). Item # Sp-22 *SOLD*
Kingdom, commemorative medal: "Real Congregacion Militar of Maria Inmaculada". As issued to members of 10th Infantry Regiment. Silvered bronze, good details. Aged ribbon. 52mm x 29mm. Item # Sp-23 *SOLD*
Defence of Puente De Sampayo 1809 centenary medal in bronze (3rd class). Bust of General Morillo to obverse (commander of heroic Spanish forces defending against the French). Original ribbon lightly soiled with few pulls to bottom. Unusually high relief striking. Bulbous crown (early type). 29.5mm. Original clasp. (Ref. Calvo Pasqual fig. 251). Hard to find. Item # Sp-24 *SOLD*
Commemorative medal for 2nd centenary of the assault of Brihuega and the battle of Villaviciosa 1710. This was an important battle during the Wars of Spanish succession. 1st class of the medal (gilt). Very good details. Original, embroidered silk ribbon with clasp. 31mm in diameter. Rarely offered medal. Great condition. (Ref. Calvo Pasqual fig. 254). Item # Sp-26 *SOLD*
Battle of Astorga 1810 centenary medal 1st class. Bronze gilt, great details. Original ribbon. 49.5mm x 34.4mm. Very attractive piece. (Ref. Calvo Pasqual fig. 253). Item # Sp-27 *SOLD*
Peninsular War Saragossa 1808 centenary medal 2nd class in silver. Good detailed striking, by C.Palao (marked to bottom). Original ribbon with clasp. 30mm. Very good condition. (Ref. Calvo Pasqual fig. 247). Item # Sp-28 *SOLD*
1809 Defense of Gerona centenary medal 2nd class in silver with gilt crown suspension. Very good quality. Original ribbon faded to obverse. Complete with clasp. Intriguing medal. Item # Sp-32 *SOLD*
Order of Military Merit, 2nd class breast star 1942 type (Franco era). Silvered bronze, enamelled centere, gilt parts. Multi-piece construction. Lightly vaulted. Backplate, side catches and rivets on reverse. Thin pin fastener, catch missing. Attractive award, good workmanship. Hand-etched borders of the cross and center medallion. Enamels intact. 61mm in diameter. Shows light wear. Item # Sp-33 *SOLD*
Cross of Distinction for Merit of Maria Isabel Luisa II. This strictly military award was founded in 1833. Issued to officers in enamels and gilt, soldier's version was in silver (or silvered). Number of awards were extended to British troops for the Peninsular War against the Great Army of the Napoleon. Presented here is the silver, soldier award. 4-armed cross, center with Royal cypher (MIL). Superbly detailed crown suspension. Proper ribbon (old silk replacement). These came mostly in small sizes, the regulation did not established particular dimensions. 25mm x 43.5mm. Shows age, no damage. Very exciting piece! Reverse plain (proper for soldiers' type). (Ref. Calvo Pasqual fig. 350) Item # Sp-34 *SOLD*
Same award as above, Officers' version in gilt and enamels. Outstanding quality, circa 1850's. Original ribbon, usual small size cross. Very pretty award, rarely offered for sale. 31mm x 18.5mm. Great condition, no damage to enamels (few light cracks but no chips). Multi-part construction. Don't miss this one! (Ref. Calvo Pasqual fig. 350). Item # Sp-35 *SOLD*
Order of Saint Ferdinand, old type - circa 1850's. Knight class in bronze gilt. All original (suspension ring and ribbon). Old repairs to tips of the cross, very well done. Center disk intact. Small sized - this was common practise as full size was not practical in wear. Great looking piece. 35mm x 27mm. Multi-piece construction. Item # Sp-36 *SOLD*
Kingdom, Order of Military Merit - Knight. 1875-1931 type. Judging by the workmanship, probably around 1910 vintage. Original ribbon frayed and fragile around the eyelet - still long enough for display arrangement. Looks to be bronze gilt. Impressive crown, well detailed. 41.5mm wide. Enamels intact, gilding still nice. Item # Sp-37 *SOLD*
Order of Saint Ferdinand (1811-1931). Awarded for War merit. Knight cross reduction in bronze gilt. 3 part construction, proper replacement ribbon. Considerably good quality. Great condition, some wear to ball-tips gilding. 28mm x 32.5mm. Most likely Spanish-American War vintage. Item # Sp-38 *SOLD*
Kingdom, Naval Merit Order - Knight (1st class) gold cross. Peacetime award (white enamel). Rare, 1864-1875 type crown suspension. Bronze gilt. Proper replacement ribbon. Spider-cracking to white enamels but no chipping. Well detailed crown and anchor. Very nice item. Hard to find in this type. 22.5mm x 52mm (to top of the crown). Item # Sp-39 *SOLD*
Medal of Distinction of Alfonso XIII. Silver. Rare type, indicated by font, details of profile design, oval suspension ball, lack of designer's name, and slightly larger size than the more common type. Original ribbon. Hard to find piece. 31mm diameter. Item #Sp-40 *SOLD*
Medal of Distinction of Alfonso XIII. Silver. Common type. Medal in great condition. Original ribbon, lightly worn. 30.5mm diameter. Item #Sp-41 *SOLD*
Spanish Civil War Campaign Medal. Issued to all troops who participated on the Nationalist side under Generalissimo Francisco Franco, including foreign nationals, e.g., German Condor Legion. Die-struck alloy with black and gilt washes. Typical c. 1960's production (issued until 1970's). Black-bordered ribbon indicates front line troops. Initials "A.M." to bottom of obverse. Original clasp with pin. Very good condition. 37mm diameter. Item #Sp-42 *SOLD*
Spanish Civil War Campaign Medal. Issued to all troops who participated on the Nationalist side under Generalissimo Francisco Franco, including foreign nationals, e.g., German Condor Legion. Die-struck alloy with black and gilt washes. A very early issue with superior design details and higher relief than more common pieces. All text is easily read; additional design component (parachute-like accent) at 12:00 o'clock on both sides. Flat, crisp reverse striking contrasts greatly with post-WWII concave reverses. Black-bordered ribbon indicates front line troops. Original ribbon and clasp. Shows age and light wear. Suspension eye suggests long use. Handsome and unusual piece. A great addition for a Spanish Civil War or Condor Legion collector. 36.8mm diameter. Item #Sp-44 *SOLD*
Order of Isabel la Catolica. 1938-type Commander's badge in silver gilt. French or Spanish manufacturer, multi-part construction. Good quality workmanship. Perfect enamels. Original ribbon. Shows spotty tarnish, no damage. A very attractive piece. 57mm wide, 100mm overall height. Item #Sp-45 *SOLD*
Medal of Distinction in Africa. Created in 1912 in one class (bronze) to recognize military and civil service in Spanish Africa. All original, both medal and ribbon in great condition. 36mm diameter. Item #Sp-46 *SOLD*
1875 Alfonso XII Medal of Distinction. Issued for participation in military actions during the Carlist war. Complete with two campaign bars: Oria and Elgueta. Medal in poor condition, with considerable darkening and wear. Suspension eye was replaced at some point. Still a reasonable piece. Difficult to find with campaign bars. Item #Sp-47 *SOLD*
1909-27 Peace in Morocco Commemorative Medal. Spanish inscription type. Silvered bronze. Very good details. Complete with original clasp and ribbon, as well as large version Star of David device. 32.8mm wide. Item #Sp-49 *SOLD*
1909-27 Peace in Morocco Commemorative Medal. Spanish inscription type. Silvered bronze. Unusually fine details. Original clasp and ribbon, with small Star of David device. 32.5mm wide. Item #Sp-50 *SOLD*
Medal of Distinction in Africa. Created in 1912 in one class (bronze) to recognize military and civil service in Spanish Africa. October type. Differs from usual type in several ways, chief among them the inclusion of a more detailed map of northeastern Africa and several place names in the design on the reverse. Greater detail throughout, altered image of King Alfonso XIII on obverse, uncrowned figure on reverse. Medal shows slight wear, but overall in great condition. Complete with original ribbon. 35.5mm diameter. Item #Sp-52 *SOLD*
Military Order of Saint Hermenegildo. Knight's cross, 1875-1900 type. Bronze gilt. Enamels intact except for a tiny chip on ribband at 12 o'clock. Multi-piece construction with rare cut-out knight centre variation. Detailed open work crown suspension. Very good condition. Original ribbon, lightly soiled. The 1875-1900 type of this Order rarely comes on the market. 54 x 35 mm. Item # Sp-53. *SOLD*
1873 Medal of Distinction for the Volunteers of Cuban Campaign. Rare, large type of Spanish manufacture. It is considerably larger than the French-made pieces. 36.2mm wide and 57mm to top of crown towers (not measuring eye). Lightly swivelling diamond shaped center piece (this is proper). Higher relief than found on French made ones. Remarkable quality and attention to details. No ribbon. Item # Sp-54. *SOLD*