Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 certificate_of_authenticity the eagle facing towards the

the eagle facing towards the hoist

The badge is attached to a collar chain bearing twenty-four silver gilt laurel wreaths

Iron Cross First Class 1939 by maker 6

about 300 awarded)

reverse illustrating a standing Subhask Chandra

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 certificate_of_authenticity the eagle facing towards theIn 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.