Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, c. 1942 Hold Ottawa (July 1928 - March

Ottawa (July 1928 - March 1929) and designated an Aircraftman 2nd Class

The volume measures 260 mm (w) x 350 mm (h) x 58 mm (d)

After repairs in Genoa through all of July and part of August

" He was briefly transferred to Kingston General Hospital on November 7

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, c. 1942 Hold Ottawa (July 1928 - MarchIn 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.