Medal Of The Spanish Campaign 1936-1939 Hold in fine condition and thoroughly

in fine condition and thoroughly filled in

Translation of the reason for the award states: Franz Keilbauer – Gefreiter Franz Keilauer has belonged to the division since January 11th 1943 and is used in the motor vehicle squadron as dispatch rider

He had established himself as a Farrier with the 37th Battalion and attended a Course of Instruction in 1916 at the Canadian Veterinary School at Shorncliffe

Dolphin and assigned to H

Medal Of The Spanish Campaign 1936-1939 Hold in fine condition and thoroughlyMedal of the Spanish Campaign 1936 1939 Type A. Bronze, 33 mm, extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was formally instituted on 5 September 1942, on the basis of previous unofficial initiatives dating back to 1938, to recognize the service of members of the Italian Legion in the Spanish Civil War. Initial Italian volunteers from the ranks of the fascist militia were eventually joined in Spain by "volunteers" from the Italian army and air force serving