Italy, Kingdom. A Badge for Italian Personnel Training in Germany Archive a 1933 industry pin

a 1933 industry pin

stamped "RESERVE-LAZARETT FRIEDRICHSHAFEN a

holding temporary commands of the 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer

Howsam's military service with the 48th (R) Field Battery

an outstanding early type rarely seen

Italy, Kingdom. A Badge for Italian Personnel Training in Germany Archive a 1933 industry pinConstructed of a silvered zink alloy, the obverse consisting of a central fasces defaced by a mobile swastika, in turn overlaying a pair of crossed swords and oak leaves, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 50. 56 mm (w) x 31. 25 mm (h), weighing 11. 2 grams, demonstrating loss of silver finish to the base metal, a rare badge in near extremely fine condition.