Spain, Carlist Wars. A Medal For Defenders Of Bilbao, Bronze Medal With “Peña-Plata” Clasp, C.1874 GTRexclude engraved "BORDEAUS 2-IV-43

engraved "BORDEAUS 2-IV-43

the obverse with a raised central silver gilt medallion depicting a griffon

he received the Pour le Mérite and a promotion to Oberst (Colonel)

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a NSRKB visor cap eagle

Spain, Carlist Wars. A Medal For Defenders Of Bilbao, Bronze Medal With “Peña-Plata” Clasp, C.1874 GTRexclude engraved "BORDEAUS 2-IV-43(Medalla Conmemorativa por la Defensa de Bilbao). Instituted 1874. Constructed of bronze, obverse featuring landscape with wolves and a fortress, the reverse with an engraved laurel wreath, measuring 19. 61 mm (w) x 30. 53 mm (h inclusive integral ring), accompanied by silvered clasps for Pea Plata battle, on original chest ribbon, toned bronze, very good. Footnote: This Medal was granted to military personnel and volunteers who defended the city of