Spain, Spanish State. A Black Brigade Skull Cap Badge and Armoured Breast Badge, c.1935 Republic of " (Rudolf Souval)

" (Rudolf Souval)

hardly worn badge but without any gilding left

featuring a finely-detailed black printed dedication to Vizeadmiral Maximilian von Spee and the 1 November 1914 Battle of Coronel

It measures 212 mm x 285mm

in bronze (marked “Aus erobertem Geschütz” - “Out of conquered canons” on rim)

Spain, Spanish State. A Black Brigade Skull Cap Badge and Armoured Breast Badge, c.1935 Republic of " (Rudolf Souval)A Black Brigade Skull Cap Badge, in silvered die stamped tombac, measuring 39. 7 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h), two lugs on the reverse have been reattached, minor wear, lovely patina, in extremely fine condition. An Armoured Breast Badge, in die stamped gilded brass, measuring 73 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), reverse voided, four small holes (one at each corner), remnants of red lacquer remaining, rusting and wear evident, better than fine.