Spain, Ii Spanish Republic. A Republican Air Force Captain Pilot's Flight Suit Badge Auction on the band below

on the band below

reading “Ordensburgen” on the reverse

8 mm (w) x 3

along with the Cathedral of St

fine condition with some scuffing and fraying of the cover

Spain, Ii Spanish Republic. A Republican Air Force Captain Pilot's Flight Suit Badge Auction on the band belowIn brass with red and black paint, with die stamped detail added to the wings, measuring 55 mm in diameter, with three die holes for flight suit attachment, obverse exhibiting scattered chipping and scuffing in the black paint, the reverse with spotting and oxidation discolouration present, better than very fine. Footnote: These badges were apparently worn in small amounts (when they could afford the production), late in the war, with the red star