Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Newly Listed Christian Version - Second Class

Christian Version - Second Class

stamped "HV 543 " ("H" indicating the manufacturer

on its original lightly soiled full-length neck ribbon

that his religion was Presbyterian and that his trade was that of Farming

reverse in silver gilt with ornamented central pin assembly and two stays

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Newly Listed Christian Version - Second ClassIn 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.