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

He "stuck it out"

engraved to "G

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

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).