Spain, Civil War. An Old Guard Medal For Falange Members, First Line, Named And Dated, C.1945 Auction Archive obverse with the right-facing bust

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

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

joined at the bottom by ribbon

on thick padded cloth

Spain, Civil War. An Old Guard Medal For Falange Members, First Line, Named And Dated, C.1945 Auction Archive obverse with the right-facing bust(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