Spanish Blue Division medal

[belgrano]

Dear Friends, please your opinions of this medal, original or fake. Thanks in advance

[SteveR]

1st time that I have seen one.

[John Brandon]

1st time for me too? doesn't it seem a bit elaborate to be a fantasy? But Russia with one "S"???

[Adrian Stevenson]

Totally legitmate. This was a Spanish designed and made award.

Cheers, Ade.

[Scout]

Interesting desing of the eagle for Spain to say the least.

Any background; name of decoration, awarded for which deed?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Service in Russia with the Blue Division.

Cheers, Ade.

[John Brandon]

Well you live and learn. Thanks Ade.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Indeed we do John.

Here is some more info. I have always fancied having one of these.

"AXIS & LEGION MILITARIA" - Axis & Legion Militaria

[Scout]

Service in Russia with the Blue Division.

Cheers, Ade.

Indeed we do John.

Here is some more info. I have always fancied having one of these.

"AXIS & LEGION MILITARIA" - Axis & Legion Militaria

Thanks, Ade.

[harryamb2]

Ade is right original.