Spain WWII Decoration for the Members of the Spanish Blue Division in the Soviet Union 1941 1943

SPAIN: Military Decoration for the Members of the 
Spanish Blue Division in the Soviet Union (Russia). 
In the form of the Spanish Eagle, with the Spanish 
Crown on the top and the Nazi swastika in the 
center, inscribed "Rusia (Russia) 1941" under the 
image of the Kremlin on the reverse.
The medal was instituted in 1943. 
The Spanish Blue Division was formed in Jun. 
1941. Its formation reflected the decision of 
General Franco's Regime to to support the 
German invasion of Russia both in gratitude for 
the German assistance during the Spanish Civil 
War and also in order to combat Communism at 
its nest. 
The members of the Blue Division, all of them 
were volunteers, were officially enlisted into the 
German Army while the Division was a German 
Unit (250th Infantry Division) hence its formation 
didn't affect the neutrality of Spain.  
The Division fought solely on the Eastern Front 
from Aug. 1941 until Oct. 1943, when the Spanish 
Government ordered its withdrawal. 
Approximately 45.000 Spanish served on the 
Eastern Front, with significant impact on the 
operations as most of them were Veterans of the 
Spanish Civil War or members of the Spanish 
Regular Army. 
The Spanish casualties in the Russian campaign 
are estimated to 5000 KIA and 8700 wounded.
A very fine example.

FULL SIZE

WW2 1940 1945

Item 100% original - original ribbon.

Condition as on the photos
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