the red field with a 50 mm wide band of black nylon sewn on its perimeter
the reverse with a barrel hinge and narrow banjo-style pinback
Leading Mechanic (November 1
but it was not officially adopted until September 1944 and because of this
the reverse officially dated "1944"
Spain, Fascist State. An Air Force (Saf) Flight Mechanic Badge, C.1943 Archive the red field with a(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.