Spain, Facist State. A Rare Condor Legion Pilot's Cap, C.1938 Auction 17x18cm (7x 71/2)

17x18cm (7x 71/2)

210 mm x 332 mm)

standard procedure of the period)

Mobi­liza­tion for a fresh infantry bat­tal­ion was in effect

A diamond shaped patch constructed of a black wool base

Spain, Facist State. A Rare Condor Legion Pilot's Cap, C.1938 Auction 17x18cm (7x 71/2)Exterior in fine blackish blue wool, with trim composed of two rows of light green embroidery flanked by two rows of fine gold coloured bullion wire on both sides forming a large X pattern on both sides of the cap, the trim secured in place to the cap by white threading, the front bearing the Condor Legion insignia with the condor in red and black embroidery in the centre, framed by wings in rolled silvered bullion wire and interlaced with fine silver