Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units certificate_of_authenticity above an inscription of “FÜR

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

where he again was beaten senseless and left without food and water for days

measuring 80 mm (w) x 48 mm (l) x 14 mm (h)

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

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 above an inscription of “FÜRInstituted 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.