Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Auction WWII Fugitive Cross (bronze

WWII Fugitive Cross (bronze

From 1902 to 1905

The following winter

engraved "1964" on reverse

Constructed of silvered metal (magnetic)

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Auction WWII Fugitive Cross (bronzeIn die stamped silvered bronze, the reverse shows a singular vertical pin, measures 48. 10mm (w) x 42. 83mm (h), loss of lacquer to the eyes and nose, remains 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.