Spanish Civil War / Franco-era type medal, fire-enamelled, ribbon with green edge stripes
Key Information:
• Country: Spain
• Award: Medal of Sufferings for the Homeland (Medalla de Sufrimientos por la Patria)
• Type: Unifacial medal (plain reverse)
• Diameter approx.: 31.67 mm
• Ribbon: yellow with green edge stripes (period-style mounting)
Medal Design:
• Front inscription: “SUFRIMIENTO POR LA PATRIA”
– Translation: “Sufferings for the Homeland”
• Central design: fortified tower within a blue enamel centre, surrounded by a white enamel ring with a gilt chain motif and a laurel wreath border
• Reverse: plain / uninscribed (smooth surface)
Condition:
• Typical age and handling wear visible
• Some surface scratches and patina to the metal (especially on the reverse)
• Ribbon shows wear/age; please refer to the pictures for details
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
Instituted by decree in 1937, this medal recognized those who suffered wounds or hardship in service to Spain and remained in use in the same general form through the Franco period.
A classic Spanish Civil War / mid-20th century militaria piece, popular with collectors of Spain, Franco-era awards and ribboned medals.
Summary:
A genuine Spanish “Sufrimientos por la Patria” type medal with enamelled centre and original-style ribbon. A solid, affordable collectible example.