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”)

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

intact screwpost and enamels

and importantly

the cartouche bears the maker mark of I

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.