Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Hold worn on the correct ribbon

worn on the correct ribbon with Spanish style clasp

Third Republic crosses:

Madras Infy

You have helped to maintain the security of this nation during a most critical period in its history with a devotion to duty and a spirit of sacrifice in keeping with the proud traditions of the military service

with a single silver aluminum bullion acorn suspended from the braided head

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Hold worn on the correct ribbonIn 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.