Spain, Facist Period. An Air Force Pilot/Observer Badge C.1955 Newly Listed Italian made

Italian made

the reverse centre medallion presents the royal monogram “A” and the date “3-X-1929” (October 3 1929)

translating to "Pilots in Loyal Comradeship"

with the two ends held together by a chocolate brown ribbon which is finished in a bow-tie

he commanded U-8 of the U Boat school and was promoted to Captain Lieutenant on August 1

Spain, Facist Period. An Air Force Pilot/Observer Badge C.1955 Newly Listed Italian madeFour piece construction, insignia in bronze gilt on a red enamelled circle, the insignia held in place via a screwpost and nut combination, mounted to a silvered bronze wings base with a gilt crown, unmarked, measuring 95 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h), dual loops, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine.