An Italian Medal Of The Spanish Campaign 1936-1939 Auction Archive Queen's Own Rifles of Canada

Queen's Own Rifles of Canada (son) original Enrolment in the Non-Permanent Active Militia of Canada Certificate (dated October 9

qualifying for the rank of Sergeant

who later resided in Hallington

held in position via black painted bronze buttons on either side

Nova Scotia (February 7 to March 28

An Italian Medal Of The Spanish Campaign 1936-1939 Auction Archive Queen's Own Rifles of CanadaAn Italian Medal of the Spanish Campaign 1936 1939 Type A. Bronze, 33 mm, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was formally instituted on September 5, 1942, on the basis of previous unofficial initiatives dating back to 1938, to recognize the service of members of the Italian Legion in the Spanish Civil War. Initial Italian volunteers from the ranks of the fascist militia were eventually joined in Spain by "volunteers" from the