Ribbon for the medal of the Spanish volunteers in the fight against Bolshevism, a copy

A perfectly executed modern replica in excellent collector's condition. Unworn, from a roll. In recognition of the Spaniards, on January 3, 1944, the Germans established a commemorative medal for the personnel of the 250 Infantry division of the Wehrmacht (Spanish Blue Division), who took part in the battles in Russia from August 1941 to October 1943. The criteria for the award were similar to those for the Winter Battle medal on In the East, the main criterion was participation in battles for at least 14 days. This medal was awarded to Spanish volunteers from the "Blue Division" and the "Spanish Squadron". With the fall of France in June 1940, Hitler offered the Spanish dictator Franco to join the Axis Alliance as payment for assistance during the civil war and the participation of German troops in combat on the side of the Francoists. Franco refrained from any assistance to Germany until it invaded The Soviet Union, which helped the Republicans. A Spanish Legion of about 4,000 men was going to be sent to the eastern front. About 40,000 responded to the call and it was decided to create a full-blooded Spanish Infantry Division. Since Spain was not officially at war with the USSR, the division of Spanish volunteers was included in the Wehrmacht as the 250 infantry Division (250 Infanterie Division), also known as The Spanish Blue Division or Division Azul. In October 1943, due to high losses and the unfavorable political situation for the Spanish, the Blue Division was withdrawn from the front.