Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units certificate_of_authenticity reverse maker marked with the

reverse maker marked with the stylized Assmann "A" (F

and importantly

intact screwpost and enamels

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

After the NSDAP activity in Austria was outlawed in early 1930's some of the Austrian NSDAP members who fled prosecution settled in and around Bjelovar

Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units certificate_of_authenticity reverse maker marked with theInstituted 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.