Spain, Spanish State. An Order of St. Hermenegildo, Commander and Order of Military Merit, III Class, c. 1930 Republic of Guevara soon rose to prominence

Guevara soon rose to prominence among the insurgents

The Signature of RAD Leader Dr

the reverse of the sweatband features a stamped manufacture date of “1939”

the reverse bears a vertical pinback with round wire catch

thus making it impossible to tell the wearer’s rank if the shoulder boards were covered

Spain, Spanish State. An Order of St. Hermenegildo, Commander and Order of Military Merit, III Class, c. 1930 Republic of Guevara soon rose to prominence(Real y Militar Orden de San Hermengildo). Instituted November 28, 1814. In bronze, a maltese cross with rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring St. Hermenegildo on a blue field, encircled by a white ring inscribed PREMIO A LA CONSTANCIA MILITAR, with an exterior green wreath, the reverse features a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 64. 1 mm (w) x 64. 3mm (h), light wear, in very fine condition. (Orden del Mrito Militar).