Italy, Fascist State. A Scarce Italian Arditi Special Forces Lapel Pin Badge, c. 1942 Province of China worn on original ribbon and

worn on original ribbon and secured to medal bar by the 12 o’clock arm

(1841-1872 issue)

circumscribed by an inscription of “QUAN-CONG-BOI-TINH” (“MILITARY MERIT MEDAL”)

MONTREAL 1916"

Cosseria was transferred to Adi Quala in Eritrea in the beginning of January 1936

Italy, Fascist State. A Scarce Italian Arditi Special Forces Lapel Pin Badge, c. 1942 Province of China worn on original ribbon and(Distintivo per spilla da bavero delle forze speciali Arditi). c1942 issue. Constructed of silvered zinc, consisting of a grinning skull with a dagger clinched in its teeth horizontally, the reverse plain, unmarked, with a vertical needle pin, measuring 34. 0 mm (w) x 31. 3 mm (l), in very fine condition.