Tapferkeits- und Erinnerungsmedaille der Spanischen "Blauen Division",uncommon

**Toecutter** · 12-20-2018, 03:35 AM

Seen a few of these but are not real common,not like the Russian front "frozen meat" medals you see everywhere.This one still has the ribbon ,the others I have seen were missing it.Dont want a price but should be worth more than a Russian front medal?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 12-20-2018 03:35 AM

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**AZPhil** · 12-20-2018, 03:40 AM

This is the first time I've seen that one before. I'll be staying tuned to this thread.
Thank for showing it.
Semper Fi
Phil

**MAP** · 12-20-2018, 03:49 AM

It's a WWII Spanish Volunteer Blue Division Russia Campaign award. I picked one up years ago. Not sure what they go for now (edit: a dealer website has one listed for $75.00)

Some manufactured by the Germans and some by the Spanish (if I remember correctly which is not a given)

OK...partially right on the manufacturer data. See this link from WAF

The "Blue Division"

**Aldo** · 12-20-2018, 04:43 AM

That would be a German manufactured version in zinc with no gold plating left and possibly a replacement ribbon. $75 is about right in that condition. I picked up one in excellent condition with almost all of its gold intact for about twice that price. Here are mine for comparison.The one on the right is the Spanish issued replacement version. You can tell by the ball loop and stylized eagle and helmet. Check out my thread for reference . Al

Tapferkeits- und Erinnerungsmedaille der Spanischen "Blauen Division"

Tapferkeits- und Erinnerungsmedaille der Spanischen "Blauen Division",uncommon

**Toecutter** · 12-20-2018, 04:43 AM

Thanks guys for the great info!Am sure the ribbon is good,as its a vet bringback,pic makes it look new.Paid 40.00 for it so didnt get hurt.

**Aldo** · 12-20-2018, 04:54 AM

by Toecutter

Thanks guys for the great info!Am sure the ribbon is good,as its a vet bringback,pic makes it look new.

The ribbon is good just possibly replaced from original wartime stock like mine in the middle picture. Most of those medals lost their original ribbons unless they were fastened like my other example here.

But like you said, maybe its the picture that makes it look new.

**Toecutter** · 12-20-2018, 05:34 PM

Thanks Aldo,Here is a pic in natural light, a little of the gold plating still remains.The ribbon does look pretty chrisp ,bought medal from vets estate ,but it could have been replaced by someone,who knows.