Spain, Fascist State. A Blue Squadron Unit Pennant, C.1936 Hold SCHARFF" under the bust

SCHARFF" under the bust

marked "385" and "75919"

The object is a former infantry lieutenant on leave

measuring 75 mm x 34 mm

Spain, Fascist State. A Blue Squadron Unit Pennant, C.1936 Hold SCHARFF" under the bustAn extremely well preserved Blue Squadron (Patrulla Azul) unit pennant, constructed of a white wool base, the obverse bearing an elaborated multi piece insignia consisting of a central white wool disc, overlaid by a Blue Squadron insignia in the form of three diving eagles above an inscription of VISTA, SUERTE Y AL TORO (colloquially translating to WATCH OUT, HAVE LUCK, AND GO FOR THE BULL), on top of double overlaid crosses, and within a green laurel