The Medal for the Campaign (Medalla de la Campaña) was a Spanish military decoration awarded to those who served on the Nationalist side during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Established in 1937, it recognized military personnel of any rank who actively participated in combat operations or served in the line of fire.
This particular example:
Diameter: 36.46 mm
Maker: EGANA (a well-known Spanish medal manufacturer)
Ribbon: This example has a replaced ribbon with incorrect colors, which affects its historical accuracy but not necessarily its collectibility.
Historical Context
Recognition of Nationalist Forces
This medal was awarded to soldiers, officers, and other military personnel who supported General Francisco Franco’s forces against the Republicans.
Role in the Spanish Civil War
The war (1936-1939) resulted in the fall of the Spanish Republic and the establishment of Franco’s dictatorship.
Recipients of this medal had actively contributed to the Nationalist victory.
Issued During Franco’s Regime
The award was issued until the end of the war and remained a symbol of Francoist Spain.
It was often worn by veterans of the conflict as a mark of loyalty and service.
This 1936 Spanish Civil War Medal (Medalla de la Campaña), produced by EGANA, is an authentic and historically significant award from Francoist Spain. Despite the ribbon replacement, it remains a valuable artifact for collectors of Spanish military history.
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