Spain, Fascist Period. An Air Force Automotive Badge Buy Now reading “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

reading “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

measuring 115 mm (w) x 38 mm (h))

measuring 113 mm (w) x 49 mm (h))

to match its growing size and its status with the newly formed Eighth Army

pitting and surface wear

Spain, Fascist Period. An Air Force Automotive Badge Buy Now reading “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)(Ejrcito del Aire, Automocin). Four piece construction, two piece silvered bronze insignia 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 92 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), two loops on the reverse for uniform attachment, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine.