An Italian Made 1St Special Forces Badge C.1943 Auction factory pined to ribbon on

factory pined to ribbon on reverse)

The plain white celluloid grip shows minor surface wear and hairline cracks

40 mm x 74

slight enamel damage

as does the SA insignia

An Italian Made 1St Special Forces Badge C.1943 Auction factory pined to ribbon onAn Italian Made 1st Special Forces Badge c. 1943 White cotton embroidered lettering on a red cotton field, 35 mm x 71 mm, loose threads on the edges, better than very fine. Footnote: Displayed from 1942 to 1945, this insignia was worn by elite volunteers, specialized in mountain and winter commando tactics. This Battalion was unique, in that its members were both Canadian and American personnel and combined the strongest assets of both groups. The