Italy Blue Division Medal

[Paul R]

I want to take a few moments to post my Blue Division Medal. From what I understand, there were only two types. There was one with the maker mark of "1" and an unmarked version.(please do correct me if I am wrong!!!

This one is a zinc version. I do not know if there was a tombac version.

[Paul R]

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[Jacques]

here is mine

[Ed_Haynes]

Interesting post.

But do these belong here or in the "Other Axis" sub-forum? Or maybe even "SCW"? A "German" or "fascist ally" award?

[Paul R]

jacques,

Thank you for posting your example! Is it maker marked? Is it tombac or are you locky enough to have a zinc version with it's gilt?

Ed,

I think that you are correct... I will move the thread!

Regards

Paul

[Jacques]

the medal is marked "1" on the ring and looks in zinc

[Paul R]

jacques,

Thank you for the information! So we have the same maker.

Keep em coming!

[Wood]

Here's one of mine, no maker mark, but a Deschler.

Edited January 14, 2006 by wood

[Paul R]

Very nice! Most of the finish is still present!!

[Wood]

A mini, buttonhole fixing, probably Spanish made.

[Wood]

And one more for Marcus, the packet.

Regards,

Pete

[Paul R]

Wood,

Interesting button hole medal!

The medal packet is a nice touch!!!

[Wood]

Tought I may as well tack this on the end. This is the Spanish award for Russia.

I picked this up nearly 40 years ago, when nobody knew what they were. At least it looks like an old piece!

Regards,

Pete

[Paul R]

Nice Example of this award! Most of them were Spanish post war makes! Yours appear to be one of those hard to find period pieces!!!

[Chris Boonzaier]

Is there a big difference between the Spanish madeand german made? I just remember the thin and thick rings on them...

[Paul R]

I think there would be a difference in the overall quality as well(sharpness of contours and etc). I would be interested to know the differences as well!