Spain, Carlist Wars. A Medal For Defenders Of Bilbao, Bronze Medal With Pamplona Clasp Newly Listed 1953 aboard HMCS Nootka

1953 aboard HMCS Nootka

a pair of shoulder straps

the suspension loop maker marked “EW” for an unidentified manufacturer

surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed “Η ΔΕΞΙΑ ΣΟΥ ΧΕΙΡ ΚΥΡΙΕ ΔΕΔΟΞΑΣΤΑΙ ΕΝ ΙΣΧΎΙ” (Thy Right Hand

with an eagle clutching lightning bolts in the centre

Spain, Carlist Wars. A Medal For Defenders Of Bilbao, Bronze Medal With Pamplona Clasp Newly Listed 1953 aboard HMCS Nootka(Medalla Conmemorativa por la Defensa de Bilbao). Instituted 1874. Constructed of bronze, obverse featuring landscape with wolves and a fortress, the reverse with an engraved laurel wreath, measuring 19. 61 mm (w) x 30. 9 mm (h inclusive integral ring), accompanied by silvered clasps of PAMPLONA, on replacement ribbon, toned bronze presenting a very dark patina, very fine. Footnote: This Medal was granted to military personnel and volunteers who