Spain, Kingdom. A Medal for Africa, Bronze Class c.1912

(Medalla de África). Instituted in 1912 by King Alfonso XIII. Constructed of bronze, the obverse featuring an etched portrait of Alfonso XIII with the inscription ESPAÑA Y AFRICA (Spain and Africa), the reverse displaying a women holding the Spanish coat of arms on an Africa’s map, measuring 35.53 mm (w) x 40.59 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball suspension), with toned silver and minor oxidation on the reverse, suspended by original breast ribbon with typical Spanish horizontal hanger with pinback, good condition.

Footnote: The Medal for Africa was instituted on September 8, 1912, to recognize military and civil service in Spanish Africa.