Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, c. 1942 Auction Archive The blade is set securely

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

reverse bearing a bust of Simon Bolivar with the dates “1826-1976”

buttoned pouch

Illustrations Credits and a thirty-nine page Index

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, c. 1942 Auction Archive The blade is set securelyIn 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.