Ext Rare Spanish Civil War ca 1938-39 Republican Air Force Pilot Flight Suit Badge of a Lieutenant
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Description
This is an Extremely Rare Late Spanish Civil War circa 1938 - 1939 Republican Air Force Pilot Flight Suit Badge of a Lieutenant.
This is a stellar piece. The Spanish used a badge like this x000D
for aviators to wear on their flight suit. I have a couple of WWII, x000D
post-SCW Nationalist badges made of Bakelite and metal, also having the x000D
Aviators Wing, and a rank badge below.
This one-piece, painted, die-stamped, brass piece was apparently worn in small amounts (when they could afford the production), late in the war (the red star above was only used 38-39) by the Republican forces as well. Also having the wing, in this case a Pilots, and the rank below, in this case a Lieutenant. It was to be sewn to the flight suit through the 3 attachment holes.
Over a decade ago 5 of these were discovered in an old Air Depot building in Madrid, and they are the only 5 known. I recently acquired this from the man who owned all 5 at one time.
Spanish Civil War Circa 1938 - 1939.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/8" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Painted Brass.
ATTACHMENT:3 holes to be sewn on.
MARKINGS:N/A.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEEJM22 LBBGEX06/20/22
8 (Excellent): The badge shows little to minor wear, much of a painted detail remain intact. Overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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