Italy, Fascist State. A Scarce Italian Arditi Special Forces Lapel Pin Badge, c. 1942 Province of China The eagle insignia measures 60

The eagle insignia measures 60 mm (w) x 28 mm (h) and retains two of its three reverse attachment prongs

bearing an oak leaf design around the circumference

with its slightly faded period original ribbon

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

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

Italy, Fascist State. A Scarce Italian Arditi Special Forces Lapel Pin Badge, c. 1942 Province of China The eagle insignia measures 60(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.