Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units certificate_of_authenticity the cartouche bears the maker

the cartouche bears the maker mark of I

marked 26 on pin

and importantly

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

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

Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units certificate_of_authenticity the cartouche bears the makerInstituted 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.