Spain, Fascist State. A Rare Wartime Air Force Pilot/Observer Badge with Photo, c.1940 visually-hidden the reverse retaining a card

the reverse retaining a card stock backer bearing a handwritten dedication from Feldflieger-Abteilung 52 and sealed with a staff officer stamp

Berlin - In tombac

The cover reads: Those who served under this sign have proven that they are willing to help rebuild our fatherland

for fear that an unrestrained Russia would dismantle the Ottoman Empire altogether and establish Russian hegemony in the Near East

Spain, Fascist State. A Rare Wartime Air Force Pilot/Observer Badge with Photo, c.1940 visually-hidden the reverse retaining a cardFour piece construction, in silver with red enamels, incorporating propeller blades in bronze, . 915 silver fineness marked, maker marked "ROKISKI" and name engraved "PEDRO BARRIO" on the reverse, measuring 95. 3 mm (w) x 36 mm (h), metal support plate with swing locking fixture secured to the lugs, intact enamels, a few scratches evident on the reverse near one lug, extremely fine. Accompanied by a black and white photograph of the Pilot Observer,