Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units certificate_of_authenticity the cartouche bears the maker

the cartouche bears the maker mark of I

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

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

and importantly

emphasizing the guarding of Mooltan following the Second Anglo-Sikh War

Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units certificate_of_authenticity the cartouche bears the makerInstituted 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.