Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Auction The following winter

The following winter

the edge of the bed trimmed in a blue cord

engraved "1964" on reverse

From 1902 to 1905

receiving the Wound Badge in Black (3 September 1941)

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Auction The following winterIn die stamped silvered bronze, the reverse shows a singular vertical pin, measures 48. 10mm (w) x 42. 83mm (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.