Original Spanish Civil War Victory Medals, 18 Julio 1936 – 1 Abril 1939
Key Information:
• Country: Spain
• Decoration: Civil War Victory Medal
• Period: 1936–1939
Medal 1 – Full Suspension Ribbon:
• Diameter: approx. 33.11 mm
• Suspension: traditional full hanging ribbon
Medal 2 – Ribbon Bar Suspension:
• Diameter: approx. 33.06 mm
• Suspension: horizontal fixed ribbon bar with pin
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription: “18 JULIO 1936 ALZAMIENTO”
Translation: “18 July 1936 Uprising”
Obverse features a winged allegorical figure holding a sword and cross, symbolizing victory.
Reverse inscription: “1 ABRIL 1939 VICTORIA”
Translation: “1 April 1939 Victory”
Reverse depicts three soldiers advancing with rifles.
Ribbon in Spanish national colors: red and yellow with dark edge stripes.
Condition:
• Both medals show natural age-related bronze patina.
• Details and inscriptions remain clear and well defined.
• Minor surface marks consistent with period wear.
• Full ribbon example shows visible fraying and stitching wear on reverse, with small tear near lower fold.
• Ribbon bar example shows age wear to ribbon fabric.
• Pin fitting intact on ribbon bar suspension.
• Honest period condition overall.
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Spanish Civil War Victory Medal was instituted after the Nationalist victory in 1939 to commemorate participation in the conflict from 1936 to 1939. The inscriptions mark the beginning of the uprising on 18 July 1936 and the declaration of victory on 1 April 1939. These medals are significant artifacts from the Spanish Civil War period and remain of interest to collectors of Spanish and European 20th century militaria.
Summary:
A lot of two original Spanish Civil War Victory Medals, one with full suspension ribbon and one with ribbon bar suspension. Both retain strong detail and attractive patina with honest service wear. A solid collectible pair for Spanish Civil War collectors.