Spain, Franco Period. An Air Force Officer’s Dagger, C.1960 Buy Now measuring approximately 32 mm x

measuring approximately 32 mm x 17 mm

the suspension illustrating an Imperial orchid crest with the petals in yellow enamels

a scarce maker of pilot badges

On the left side of the cap is a machine embroidered

In silver gilt with gilt chain linked surround with FERT and crossed fasces upon green enameled ring

Spain, Franco Period. An Air Force Officer’s Dagger, C.1960 Buy Now measuring approximately 32 mm xThis is an extremely well preserved Spanish Air Force officers dagger, featuring a nickel plated magnetic metal blade 360 mm in length. The tip of the blade is sharpened, while the edges present in a semi sharpened condition. It is plain with the exception of of a mark near the obverse ricasso reading Toledo, Spain. The blade sits securely in the upper crossguard, itself constructed of gilded bronze, with the obverse depicting raised, feathered wings