Portugal, Republic. Four Portuguese Air Force (POAF) Badges visually-hidden The above mentioned crew member

The above mentioned crew member was the only survivor taken aboard ship and the remainder of the crew were left in the water

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Portugal, Republic. Four Portuguese Air Force (POAF) Badges visually-hidden The above mentioned crew member(Fora Area Portuguesa). Includes: 1. Military Pilot Badge: in bronze, unmarked, measuring 82 mm (w) x 19 mm (h), horizontal pinback. 2. Civilian Pilot and Reserve Pilot Badge: two piece construction, insignia in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, mounted to a bronze gilt wings base, unmarked, measuring 85. 5 mm (w) x 25. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback. 3. Military Parachutist Badge: two piece construction, silvered parachute insignia, mounted to a