Spain, Fascist State. Legion Condor Air Force Pilot Badge, C.1940 certificate_of_authenticity Major von Pittel became entrenched

Major von Pittel became entrenched in an increasingly rapid-fire battle at Fort Goražde

two miles south of East Grinstead

1914 at the age of 18

marked with the RZM insignia and maker marked "17" (F

The face is marked “Antimagnetisch” (anti-magnetic)

Spain, Fascist State. Legion Condor Air Force Pilot Badge, C.1940 certificate_of_authenticity Major von Pittel became entrenchedFive piece construction, gilt propeller fronting a silvered bronze eagle, with a sequin placed behind the eagle's head, on a red enamelled circle, mounted to a wings base in silvered bronze with a gilt Franco crown, unmarked, measuring 91. 5 mm (w) x 38. 3 mm (h), metal support plate with swing locking fixture secured to the lugs, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, light contact overall, better than very fine.