Spain, Franco. A Nationalist Air Force Badge C.1938 United Republic of (Soviet Union

(Soviet Union

and Order for Distinguished Defence Service

reverse cartouche missing

hours in advance of the approaching bomber streams

original triangular ribbon with dual prong pinback

Spain, Franco. A Nationalist Air Force Badge C.1938 United Republic of (Soviet UnionIn zinc, consisting of an enameled red circle with a black nationalist Spanish eagle, flanked by two silvered wings, crowned by period gilded imperial crown, the reverse with dual prong, measuring 86. 77 mm (w) x 34. 98 mm (h), with minor loss of enameled and wearing surface in the crown, minor tarnished wings, otherwise very good condition. Footnote: This Civil War, Spanish Nationalist Air Force badge was awarded for services during the war.