Spain, Fascist State. An Air Force (Saf) Flight Mechanic Badge, C.1943 United Republic of Gertrude MetcalfeFarragut (1849-1896)

Gertrude MetcalfeFarragut (1849-1896)

It is signed in black ink by Captain at Sea and Leader of the Torpedo Boats

measuring 30 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

but the people "in the know" knew the difference

Spain, Fascist State. An Air Force (Saf) Flight Mechanic Badge, C.1943 United Republic of Gertrude MetcalfeFarragut (1849-1896)(Ejrcito del Aire). Four piece construction, bronze gilt three propeller and five bladed fan insignia on a red enamelled circle, the insignia held in place via a screwpost and nut combination, mounted to a die stamped silvered bronze wings base with a gilt crown, unmarked, measuring 93 mm (w) x 37. 2 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine.