Spanish Civil War campaign medal issued after the Nationalist victory in 1939.
Key Information
• Country: Spain
• Type: Campaign medal
• Conflict: Spanish Civil War
• Period: 1936–1939
• Diameter approx.: 36.41 mm
• Material: bronze with gilt details
• Original ribbon and suspension bar present
Medal Design
Obverse:
Central allegorical composition representing the Nationalist victory.
A lion symbolizing Spain stands beside a swan, with the inscription: “TRIUNFO 1936”
Translation: “Victory 1936.”
The scene is surrounded by decorative elements and rays of light symbolizing triumph and the beginning of the Nationalist uprising.
Reverse:
Central eagle above heraldic shields and the Falangist yoke and arrows symbol.
Inscription: “ARRIBA ESPAÑA”
Translation: “Spain Arise” or “Up Spain.”
Additional inscription around the border: “UNA GRANDE LIBRE IMPERIAL – VIVA ESPAÑA”
Translation: “One, Great, Free, Imperial – Long live Spain.”
These slogans were associated with the Nationalist movement led by General Francisco Franco.
Condition
• Original ribbon present
• Bronze and gilt details visible
• Light wear consistent with age
• Minor patina from age
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance
The Spanish Civil War Campaign Medal was instituted after the end of the Spanish Civil War in 1939 to commemorate participation in the conflict on the Nationalist side.
The medal incorporates strong political symbolism of the Francoist regime, including the Falange emblem (yoke and arrows) and nationalist slogans that became official mottos of the Spanish state during the early Franco period.
Today the medal is collected as a historical artifact from the Spanish Civil War period.
Summary
Original Spanish Civil War campaign medal commemorating the Nationalist victory in the conflict of 1936–1939. A historically significant piece featuring symbolic imagery of the Francoist regime and original ribbon suspension.