Original Spanish Civil War Medals, Campaña and Victoria 1936–1939
Key Information:
• Country: Spain
• Period: Spanish Civil War 1936–1939
Medal 1 – Civil War Campaign Medal (Medalla de la Campaña):
• Diameter: approx. 37.08 mm
• Full suspension ribbon
Medal 2 – Civil War Victory Medal 1936–1939 (Medalla de la Victoria):
• Diameter: approx. 33.79 mm
• Rectangular ribbon bar suspension
Medal Design:
Campaign Medal (Medalla de la Campaña):
Obverse inscription: “17 JULIO 1936”
Central design featuring lion and symbolic elements within gilt border.
Reverse inscription: “ARRIBA ESPAÑA”
Translation: “Spain Arise”
Surrounding inscription referencing “GRANDE Y LIBRE” and “IMPERIO”.
Victory Medal (Medalla de la Victoria):
Obverse inscription: “18 JULIO 1936 ALZAMIENTO”
Translation: “18 July 1936 Uprising”
Obverse features winged allegorical figure holding sword and cross.
Reverse inscription: “1 ABRIL 1939 VICTORIA”
Translation: “1 April 1939 Victory”
Reverse depicts three soldiers advancing with rifles.
Condition:
• Both medals show natural age-related patina consistent with period pieces.
• Campaign Medal retains strong contrast between dark central field and gilt outer border, with light wear to high points.
• Victory Medal shows even bronze patina with clear details and readable inscriptions.
• Minor surface marks and light wear consistent with age and handling.
• Ribbons show period wear and small fabric imperfections.
• Suspension elements secure.
• Honest period condition overall.
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Civil War Campaign Medal was awarded to participants in the Spanish Civil War between 1936 and 1939. The Victory Medal was instituted following the end of the conflict to commemorate the Nationalist victory declared on 1 April 1939. Together, these decorations represent two principal awards associated with the Spanish Civil War era and are well recognized among collectors of Spanish and 20th century European militaria.
Summary:
Two original Spanish Civil War decorations: Campaign Medal and Victory Medal 1936–1939. Both examples retain strong detail, period patina, and correct suspensions. A solid and historically significant pair for collectors of Spanish Civil War memorabilia.