bearing a gilt institution date of “1866” with arabesques
5 mm bar inscribed "EXPERT RIFLEMAN" flanked by ornate leafing at either end
Riveted to the back is a black leather strap with a functional snap button for belt suspension
inclusive of suspension mm (h) x mm (w)
consisting of a central arrow going up
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Spanish Volunteer Medal, with Issue Package, by Deschler & Sohn Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic bearing a gilt institution date(Erinnerungsmedaille fr die spanischen Freiwilligen im Kampf gegen den Bolschewismus). Constructed of gilded zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing two raised shields overlaid by Heer and Falange insignia, in turn overlaying a sword, topped by a Stahlhelm, and situated above a swastika flanked by clusters of laurel leaves, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of DIVISION ESPAOLA DE VOLUNTARIOS EN RUSIA