Spain, Civil War. An Old Guard Medal For Falange Members, First Line, Named And Dated, C.1945 Hold 5 mm (h) inclusive of

5 mm (h) inclusive of its crescent moon and star suspension

with lovely original patina

engraved on reverse to a soldier of the 73d Line Regiment

Not until after the Second World War

Spain, Civil War. An Old Guard Medal For Falange Members, First Line, Named And Dated, C.1945 Hold 5 mm (h) inclusive of(Medalla de la Vieja Guardia). Instituted 1942. Fascist Party Member First Line issued. An "Old Guard" Fascist Party Member's Medal in bronze gilt, the obverse featuring eleven four pointed gilt stars on an enameled black background, the stars bordered by enameled green laurel branches, plain reverse engraved "Exp. No. 2234 JOSE MANUEL DE LA PARDINA TOYOS 1934", for the name, membership number and year of affiliation, measuring 37. 25 mm (w) x 43. 65