Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Newly Listed Gold Grade (bronze gilt

Gold Grade (bronze gilt

embossed with the maker logo of “Cravanzola of Rome” in dark blue ink

where it was noted that he "does not require treatment and should pass under his own control" and that he was "to be examined in six months for re-adjustment of disability"

A First War Memorial Cross for Ancre Heights 1916 - (219523 L/CPL

The Battalion sailed October 18

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Newly Listed Gold Grade (bronze giltIn die stamped silvered bronze, the reverse shows dual prongs, measures 48 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), loss of lacquer to the eyes and nose, remains in very fine condition. Footnote: The RSI (Repubblica Sociale Italiana Italian Social Republic) was a paramilitary unit in Northern Italy which was under Fascist control and occupied by the German Army. The metal smiling skull was worn on the beret surrounded by a gold embroidered bullion wreath.