Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units certificate_of_authenticity and importantly

and importantly

two downwards facing crossed swords lay in the quadrants between the arms

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

measuring 80 mm (w) x 48 mm (l) x 14 mm (h)

intact screwpost and enamels

Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units certificate_of_authenticity and importantlyInstituted 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.