Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Hold 68" and serial number impressed

68" and serial number impressed "140" on the button hole attachment

worn on the correct ribbon with Spanish style clasp

1905 and established by Royal Decree on February 9

The blade is plain

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Hold 68" and serial number impressedIn 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.