Spain, Franco Period. A Medal of the Old Guard Auction Archive constructed of heavy card stock

constructed of heavy card stock with a faux blue leather exterior the interior with a white satin lid liner

also accompanied by an Officer’s aiguillette

including a 1940 edition of “ÚTOKOM K VÍŤAZSTVU” (“ATTACK TO VICTORY”)

obverse medallion has been reattached

3200 killed

Spain, Franco Period. A Medal of the Old Guard Auction Archive constructed of heavy card stock(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