Spain, Kingdom. A Cuba Campaign Medal, Type I With First Spanish Republic Shield, C.1874 Hold was "a veteran having enlisted

was "a veteran having enlisted in 1942

obverse illustrating the Italian shield surmounted by the Royal crown

Bronzed cap badge

evidence of period repair to three of the crowns

in addition to loss of finish to the reverse of the frame

Spain, Kingdom. A Cuba Campaign Medal, Type I With First Spanish Republic Shield, C.1874 Hold was "a veteran having enlisted(Medalla de la campaa de Cuba). Instituted in 1873. In silvered bronze, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 55 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, traces of silvering remains on the obverse, most of the silvering is intact on the reverse, light contact, original ribbon, on a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Cuba Campaign Medal was awarded for distinction to the forces of Volunteers, Army and Navy that took