Republic of Cuba Medalla Conmemorativa "Victoria de Playa Gir?n"

[Stogieman]

Medalla Conmemorativa "Victoria de Playa Gir?n"

Awarded to participants in the 1961 Battle at Playa Gir?n, or "The Bay of Pigs" as we Nord-Americanos refer to it.

Example of the medal ribbon:

[Stogieman]

Nice example in heavy bronze, seems quite earlier than many other campaign medals kicking about via quality, detail and finish.

[Stogieman]

Detailed view:

[Stogieman]

Here's a comparison of an early (1963?) issue vs. a later made example:

[pride]

Mine:

Edited July 20, 2010 by pride