Spain, Fascist State. A Scarce Investigation & Surveillance Corps Badge, Numbered GTRexclude the ribbon with a french-style

the ribbon with a french-style “lily/rosette” on a period original ribbon with a double-prong pin (possibly indicating manufacture for a Belgian/Russian recipient)

being shot down on May 24 by French fighters and spending a month as a French prisoner of war

gilt wear and oxidation evident on the wreath

He was a member of numerous medical societies

Spain, Fascist State. A Scarce Investigation & Surveillance Corps Badge, Numbered GTRexclude the ribbon with a french-styleInvestigation and Surveillance Corps ID badge (this unit was similar in nature and purpose to German Gestapo organization); Two piece construction, silvered bronze with red, white, blue, green, orange, brown and black enamels on the obverse, gilt on the reverse, number stamped "1329" and maker marked "HERNANDEZ HNDS WILO" on the reverse, 47. 7 mm x 60 mm, vertical pinback, reverse frame for photo, some minor chipping evident in the white and black