ARTIFACT: This is a stunning circa 1920s-1930s Bolivian Order of the Condor of the Andes Grand Officer neck badge. The blue-enameled Maltese cross has ball-tipped finials and Kantuta (cantua buxifolia) flowers between its arms. It hangs from an elaborate suspension in the form of a condor upon a green neck ribbon. Its face has a circular central medallion with the mountain of Potosi and a radiant gold sun in a blue sky encircled by a white enamel ring inscribed LA UNION ES LA FUERZA MCMXXV (Strength through Unity 1925); the reverse has a central red enamel medallion bearing the gilt letters RB (Republica Boliviano). The order was instituted on April 18, 1925 for civil and military merit and is Bolivias highest award. SIZE: Medallion: approximately 1-11/16 in height and 1-11/16 in width; ribbon: 31 in total length (including ties). CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Gilt silver, enamel, silk. ATTACHMENT: Suspension rings, clip, ribbon with ties. ITEM NOTES: This is from a foreign medal collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The medal is in exceptional condition. GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original. The item “1920s-30s Bolivian Order of the Condor of the Andes Grand Officer Neck Badge” is in sale since Wednesday, December 03, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “flyingtigerantiques” and is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Rare, original, Pre World War Two, German Panzer Badges. These badges were awarded to German panzer crews serving in the Spanish Civil War from 1936-39. During this period, Spanish facists and communists fought a civil war for control of Spain. The facists won the conflict w/ significant help from Germany and Italy. These badges are die-struck and very detailed. Both have heavy-duty pin assemblies. No maker’smarks noted. These medals are from my father’s estate. USA sale only on this item. Please feel free to ask additional questions. I will answer ASAP. Thanks and good luck! The item “2 Original German Pre WW2 Spanish Civil War Panzer Tank Badges Legion Condor” is in sale since Friday, June 09, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “walkingbearbadges” and is located in USA. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Franco: Republican
- Spain: Germany
- Facist: Badge
- Medal: Award
Rare, original, Pre World War Two, German Panzer Badges. These badges were awarded to German panzer crews serving in the Spanish Civil War from 1936-39. During this period, Spanish facists and communists fought a civil war for control of Spain. The facists won the conflict w/ significant help from Germany and Italy. These badges are die-struck and very detailed. Both have heavy-duty pin assemblies. No maker’smarks noted. These medals are from my father’s estate. USA sale only on this item. Please feel free to ask additional questions. I will answer ASAP. Thanks and good luck! The item “2 Original German Pre WW2 Spanish Civil War Panzer Tank Badges Legion Condor” is in sale since Wednesday, March 22, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “walkingbearbadges” and is located in USA. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Franco: Republican
- Spain: Germany
- Facist: Badge
- Medal: Award
