On January 13, 1937, the funerals of Iron Guard heroes Ion Moța and Vasile Marin were held, following their deaths during the Spanish Civil War. The ceremony commemorated their sacrifice and was marked by the phrase attributed to Corneliu Zelea Codreanu: "Our fields are full of dead, but not of cowards."
Moța and Marin were recognized as martyrs for their involvement in the conflict, which was part of a broader struggle during that period. Their deaths were significant to the Iron Guard, a far-right movement in Romania, and their funerals drew attention from supporters and sympathizers.
The events surrounding their funerals reflect the political climate of the time, as various factions were engaged in ideological battles both in Spain and across Europe. The Iron Guard"s commitment to their cause was evident in the memorialization of Moța and Marin.
This historical moment highlights the impact of the Spanish Civil War on international politics and the ways in which it influenced nationalist movements in other countries, including Romania.