Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Auction From 1902 to 1905

From 1902 to 1905

WWII Fugitive Cross (bronze

the edge of the bed trimmed in a blue cord

The elder Wiltshire served as a driver with the Royal Horse Artillery during the Egyptian Campaign of 1882

receiving the Wound Badge in Black (3 September 1941)

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Auction From 1902 to 1905In 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.