Spain, Fascist State. An Air Force (Saf) Flight Mechanic Badge, C.1943 United Republic of along with two rank strips

along with two rank strips directly below

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

Gertrude MetcalfeFarragut (1849-1896)

Remnants of removal from an album

but the people "in the know" knew the difference

Spain, Fascist State. An Air Force (Saf) Flight Mechanic Badge, C.1943 United Republic of along with two rank strips(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.