Italy, Fascist State. A Scarce Italian Arditi Special Forces Lapel Pin Badge, c. 1942 Province of China worn on original ribbon and

worn on original ribbon and secured to medal bar by the 12 o’clock arm

MONTREAL 1916"

197 mm wide at the back and 925 mm in length when the straps are detached

circumscribed by an inscription of “QUAN-CONG-BOI-TINH” (“MILITARY MERIT MEDAL”)

in turn surrounded by a ring of white enamel bearing a raised gilt inscription of “PRÆMIANDO INCITAT” (“REWARDING ENCOURAGES”) set within a ribbed gilt frame

Italy, Fascist State. A Scarce Italian Arditi Special Forces Lapel Pin Badge, c. 1942 Province of China worn on original ribbon and(Distintivo per spilla da bavero delle forze speciali Arditi). c1942 issue. Constructed of silvered zinc, consisting of a grinning skull with a dagger clinched in its teeth horizontally, the reverse plain, unmarked, with a vertical needle pin, measuring 34. 0 mm (w) x 31. 3 mm (l), in very fine condition.