Spain, Fascist State. A Military Medal, Type II (1938-1970), C.1936 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse bearing a raised

the reverse bearing a raised maker’s mark of “МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР” for the Soviet Mint

the reverse etched with a date of “1941”

the platform affixed to the case via a single pin near the front on both sides

a 53-year-old Army Headquarters staff officer from Melbourne

1942 in the ranks

Spain, Fascist State. A Military Medal, Type II (1938-1970), C.1936 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse bearing a raised(Medalla Militar). Instituted in 1918. In silver, unmarked, type II with eagle coat of arms on the reverse, measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 41. 5 mm (h), original ribbon, suspended from a traditional horizontal hanger with pinback, surface wear evident on the lions, very light contact overall, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Medal is a high military award of Spain, to recognize battlefield bravery. The medal was established on June 29, 1918 by