Spain, Franco Period. A Medal of the Old Guard Auction Archive with a black embroidered insignia

with a black embroidered insignia

a German Shooting Association badge

He signed his first Attestation Paper with the 12th Infantry Battalion on September 23

each constructed of card stock-reinforced red wool and bearing four bands of gold bullion wire piping interspersed with dark navy blue threaded chevrons

he served in the Mediterranean and was awarded the Naval General Service Medal with Palestine Clasp 1945-1948

Spain, Franco Period. A Medal of the Old Guard Auction Archive with a black embroidered insignia(Medalla de la Vieja Guardia). Instituted in 1942. In bronze with black and green enamels, reverse engraved "Exp. No 1437 MANUEL RAMON DE LA MAZA SAINZ DE LA FUENTE 1934", measuring 37. 2 mm (w) x 43. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered chipping evident in the green enamels, replacement incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal of the Old Guard was instituted on March 10, 1942 and awarded to those involved in militant