Spain, Kingdom. A Medal For Bilbao, C. 1874 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 26th Division Artillery Pith Helmet

26th Division Artillery Pith Helmet Badge - Die-stamped brass and black enamelled "14"

which he believed was corrupt and later revealed at his military tribunal

and who were subject to the rules and precepts of the Order of Calatrava

the reverse bearing an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”)

effective 1 April 1940

Spain, Kingdom. A Medal For Bilbao, C. 1874 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 26th Division Artillery Pith HelmetInstituted June 10, 1874. An Oval Medal in Bronze, the obverse presenting a sea wall and narrow tower with two mules in the upper field, surrounded by a ring inscribed AL EJERCITO LIBERTADOR Y DEFENSORES DE LA INVICTA BILBAO 2 DE MAYO DE 1874, the reverse presents a plain wreath, measures 21. 97mm (w) x 30. 37mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 7. 0 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, very dark patina, light contact to edges, very