Spain, Kingdom. A Cuba Campaign Medal, Type I With First Spanish Republic Shield, C.1874 Hold was "a veteran having enlisted

was "a veteran having enlisted in 1942

Bronzed cap badge

maker marked 52 (Gottlieb & Wagner) on the ring

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obverse illustrating the Italian shield surmounted by the Royal crown

Spain, Kingdom. A Cuba Campaign Medal, Type I With First Spanish Republic Shield, C.1874 Hold was "a veteran having enlisted(Medalla de la campaa de Cuba). Instituted in 1873. In silvered bronze, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 55 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, traces of silvering remains on the obverse, most of the silvering is intact on the reverse, light contact, original ribbon, on a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Cuba Campaign Medal was awarded for distinction to the forces of Volunteers, Army and Navy that took