Spain, Franco Period. A Blue Division Medal Archive Afghanistan Medal 1878-80 - Peiwar

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80 - Peiwar Kotal

Footnote: The medal was instituted on April 17

"Make them think they're surrounded by a blooming regiment" he ordered

circumscribed “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DIE KOLONIEN” (German - For merit for the colonies) - the lion gripping a hat that is superimposed on a set of crossed swords

ladies bow ribbon

Spain, Franco Period. A Blue Division Medal Archive Afghanistan Medal 1878-80 - PeiwarConstructed of coppered bronze with black enamel, on loop for suspension, presenting as Spanish style eagle overlaid with black enameled Iron Cross bearing a mobile swastika, reverse with depiction of Novgorod Kremlin surrounded by a chain wreath, with inscription Rusia 1941, unmarked, measuring 38 mm (w) x 51 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.