Italy, Kingdom. A Black Brigade Insignia, C.1940 Buy Now within a ring of purple

within a ring of purple enamel bearing a gilt inscription of “EINE MILLION” with laurel branches

The effectiveness of his units proved decisive at certain points in the French Campaign

for wounds suffered in the Argonne Forest on September 27

Stitched onto the left cuff is a title constructed of green wool and bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey inscription of “GRENZTRUPPEN DER DDR” (“BORDER TROOPS OF THE GDR”)

three of four prongs intact

Italy, Kingdom. A Black Brigade Insignia, C.1940 Buy Now within a ring of purpleIn die stamped bronze gilt, measuring 31. 7 mm (w) x 28. 5 mm (h), one of two prongs intact, contact marks, spotting, better than very fine.