Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Auction with a ribbon banner below

with a ribbon banner below inscribed " "4th APRIL 1854" "

The following winter

engraved "1964" on reverse

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Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Auction with a ribbon banner belowIn 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.