WW2 Spanish Medal VOL in Russia

[tony75]

Hello

What are your thoughts on this medal?

* No ribbon
* I do not know much about this medal

Thank you

Tony

[Aldo]

That medal was issued to Spanish volunteer soldiers who served on the Russian front. It's actually a German issued medal. The Spanish also produced a slightly different version of the same medal for replacement, etc.

The one on the left in zinc is German made/issued, the right is Spanish made,
distinguishable by the clasp if it's present and the ball ring vs the regular loop ring


The styles are also slightly different. Notice the shape of the helmet and lack of "decal" on the right.
Also the eagles, swastika's and shields are different


On the rear the laurel / oak leaves lack acorns on the left
and the EK and letter fonts are different


Here are some more photo's, two on the left are German made






Based on those characteristics, the one you posted is presumably
a zinc German issued medal that retains a heavy silver wash

[tony75]

Hello Aldo
Thank you so much for the pictures and information .
Very informative
Thank you again for your time
Tony