Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units certificate_of_authenticity marked 26 on pin

marked 26 on pin

above an inscription of “FÜR ÖSTERREICH” (“FOR AUSTRIA”)

two downwards facing crossed swords lay in the quadrants between the arms

Minesweeper War Badge by  Adolf Scholze - Zinc alloy

reverse maker marked with the stylized Assmann "A" (F

Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units certificate_of_authenticity marked 26 on pinInstituted July 15th, 1944. Constructed of gilded zink (Denoting Officer Grade), the obverse consisting of a set of crossed swords, overlaid by a central fasces and mobile swastika, topped by dual oak leaves, unmarked, missing its pinback, measuring 50. 2 mm (w) x 32. 9 mm (l), with the majority of its gilt finish remaining, in better than fine condition.