Spain, Franco Period. A Medal of the Old Guard Auction Archive including a 1940 edition of

including a 1940 edition of “ÚTOKOM K VÍŤAZSTVU” (“ATTACK TO VICTORY”)

right and bottom edges with a narrow band of aluminum wire incorporating two narrow aluminum strips and white threading

also accompanied by an Officer’s aiguillette

and include extensive surface oxidation to the blade

with a silverish cast

Spain, Franco Period. A Medal of the Old Guard Auction Archive including a 1940 edition of(Medalla de la Vieja Guardia). Instituted in 1942. In bronze with black and green enamels, reverse engraved "Exp. No 1437 MANUEL RAMON DE LA MAZA SAINZ DE LA FUENTE 1934", measuring 37. 2 mm (w) x 43. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered chipping evident in the green enamels, replacement incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal of the Old Guard was instituted on March 10, 1942 and awarded to those involved in militant