Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Medal Of The Sufferings For The Homeland, Wounded C.1950 GTRexclude then posted to Headquarters 2

then posted to Headquarters 2 Canadian Corps on January 1

to replace that of the formerly independent Federal State of Austria after the Anschluss with Nazi Germany

Named after the Isle of May

In original case of issue (case with added covering on hinge at the back)

Co Ltd LONDON No B307305" (Thomas Glauser Company Limited London)

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Medal Of The Sufferings For The Homeland, Wounded C.1950 GTRexclude then posted to Headquarters 2(Medalla de Sufrimientos por la Patria). Instituted in 1814 by King Ferdinand VII. Francos Period issue. A miniature circular Medal in silver gilt, with obverse in blue enamels featuring a castle with the inscription SUFRIMIENTO POR LA PATRIA (Suffering for the Homeland), with an encircled chain on a white enameled background, surrounded by a gilt laurel wreath, reverse with buttonhole for attachment, measuring 16. 22 mm diameter, near to mint.