Mexico, Republic. An Air Force Pilot Badge Newly Listed a round wire catch (slightly

a round wire catch (slightly wiggly)

cylinder suspension

before leaving for service in the European theater

pinned with gilded bronze rank pips and numerals “13”

Mimbelli (1903–1978) served in the Royal Italian Navy and retired in 1964 in the rank of Vice Admiral

Mexico, Republic. An Air Force Pilot Badge Newly Listed a round wire catch (slightly(Fuerza Area Mexicana = FAM). In silvered metal with violet enamels, unmarked, measuring 85. 8 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), missing its horizontal pinback and its suspended triangular enameled insignia but the original links for the latter remain in place, chipping evident in the violet enamels between the "A" and "M" on the "FAM" bar, surface wear on the eagle, fine.