the reverse with a barrel hinge and narrow banjo-style pinback
the reverse officially dated "1944"
52 mm (h) inclusive suspended shield
but it was not officially adopted until September 1944 and because of this
Leading Mechanic (November 1
Spain, Fascist State. An Air Force (Saf) Flight Mechanic Badge, C.1943 Archive the reverse with a barrel(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.