Lot 1591:
Spanish Civil War Alzamiento y Victoria Commemorative Medal, 1936-1939
Sold for: $40
Description
A Spanish Civil War ‘Alzamiento y Victoria’ Commemorative Medal, dating from 1936-1939. This bronze or copper alloy medal is suspended from a brass ribbon bar featuring a red and yellow striped fabric ribbon with a functional pin-back closure. The obverse depicts a winged female figure, possibly Victory or an angel, holding a sword and a cross, above the inscription ’18 JULIO 1936 ALZAMIENTO’ (July 18, 1936 Uprising). The reverse features two stylized male figures in action, one carrying a flag and the other a rifle, above the inscription ‘1 ABRIL 1939 VICTORIA’ (April 1, 1939 Victory).
Condition report:
The medal exhibits significant dark patination, surface wear, and some minor corrosion. The red and yellow striped fabric ribbon is frayed. The pin-back closure is functional.
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