Spain, Franco Period. A Medal of the Old Guard visually-hidden is a Catholic religious order

is a Catholic religious order founded as a military order c

constructed of light-brown cotton

case showing age and use

Eagle insignia in silvered bullion wire

with four bronze stars on ribbon

Spain, Franco Period. A Medal of the Old Guard visually-hidden is a Catholic religious order(Medalla de la Vieja Guardia). Instituted in 1942. In bronze with black and green enamels, reverse engraved "Exp. No 1437 MANUEL RAMON DE LA MAZA SAINZ DE LA FUENTE 1934", measuring 37. 2 mm (w) x 43. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered chipping evident in the green enamels, replacement incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal of the Old Guard was instituted on March 10, 1942 and awarded to those involved in militant