An Italian 13th Black Mountain Infantry Division (13ª Divisione Fanteria "Monte Nero") Sleeve Shield 1934-1939 Auction Archive two-prong buckle and three buttons

two-prong buckle and three buttons on the reverse

Footnote: Robert L

gilt wear and contact marks on all four

dragged the Canadian from his billet

reverse inscribed "FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT" inside an open-ended wreath of oak leaves

An Italian 13th Black Mountain Infantry Division (13ª Divisione Fanteria "Monte Nero") Sleeve Shield 1934-1939 Auction Archive two-prong buckle and three buttonsBronze gilt with navy blue enamels, maker marked "LORIOLI MILANO" on the reverse, 47. 3 mm x 60. 2 mm, intact enamels, die holes at all three points for uniform attachment, oxidation evident on the lettering of "NERO", scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine.