National Army Provisional Second Lieutenant. “Field Artillery”
Provisional Second Lieutenant belonging to the “Field Artillery” of the “National Army”, a member of the Republican militia. The role of the artllery in development of the “Civil War in the Basque Country", and more specifically in the "Eibar Sector” was key to the development of the military operations.
“Schneider mod. 1919, calibre 105 mm" canon. Illustration: Fresno's. © Quirón Ediciones.
Artillery “Provisional Second Lieutenant” belonging to the Republican militia.
"Field Artillery” badge, indicating that this soldier was an artillery “Provisional Second Lieutenant” and his “Bullet stopper”.
“Mauser mod. 1916” standard issue rifle.
A Republican militia soldier.
Main image:
Provisional Second Lieutenant of the Republican militia.
© Eibarko Udala 2026