Spain, Spanish State. A Rare Pilot and Observer Wing, Owner-Attributed Example, by Rokiski Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic later transferring to Infanterie-Ersatz-Bataillon 171

later transferring to Infanterie-Ersatz-Bataillon 171

55mm x 50mm

93 mm (w) x 77

EM/NCO’s M43 Army Trapezoid Cap Insignia

1916 while training in Canada and before going overseas but was cleared to continue military service

Spain, Spanish State. A Rare Pilot and Observer Wing, Owner-Attributed Example, by Rokiski Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic later transferring to Infanterie-Ersatz-Bataillon 171Constructed of silver with gilt and enamels, the obverse consisting of a pair of vaulted eagles wings with feathering executed in high relief, overlaid by a central red enameled medallion, bearing a silver Falange style Spanish national eagle overlaid by a set of gilt propellers defaced by a five pointed star, with its head surrounded by a gilded halo and topped by an elaborate gilded crown, the reverse with a central lug securing the obverse applique