Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, c. 1942 Newly Listed and mustered into Federal service

and mustered into Federal service on May 24

records and traditions relating to Emperor Charlemagne and his successors

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which the men named Apollo 1 in June

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, c. 1942 Newly Listed and mustered into Federal serviceIn die stamped silvered bronze, the reverse shows a singular vertical pin, measuring 44 mm (h) x 48. 9 mm (w), loss of lacquer to the obverse, 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.