Spain, Civil War. An Old Guard Medal For Falange Members, First Line, Named And Dated, C.1945 Auction Archive Jones noted that "This officer

Jones noted that "This officer (Dickson) has demonstrated ability of high order which has been recognized by Military Authority both through promotion to Field rank and by the nature and responsibilities of appointments given him

The right shoulder is adorned with an Obergefreiter (Senior Lance-Corporal) rank insignia

a decoration on a period original ribbon

makers marked on reverse

obverse with the right-facing bust of Wilhelm II and the German coat-of-arms on the left arm

Spain, Civil War. An Old Guard Medal For Falange Members, First Line, Named And Dated, C.1945 Auction Archive Jones noted that "This officer(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