Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, c. 1942 Auction Archive the one on the left

the one on the left representing "Longevity"

with waffle patterned NCO’s tress to all outside edges

CRAVANZOLA / ROMA" on the reverse cartouche

Waffen-Gebirgs-Division der SS „Handschar“ Kragenspiegel)

The blade is set securely into a handle constructed of bone with ribbed designs

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, c. 1942 Auction Archive the one on the leftIn 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.