Italy, Kingdom. A 1st Infantry Division Superga (1° Divisione Superga) Sleeve Badge

In solid bronze gilt with royal blue enamels, maker marked "LORIOLI & CASTELLI MILANO" on the reverse, measuring 47.3 mm (w) x 60.3 mm (h), die-holes at all three points for uniform attachment, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, extremely fine.

Footnote: 1st Infantry Division Superga was a mountain infantry division of the Italian Army during the Second World War. It was formed in 1940 in Torino (Turin), and was part of the 4th Army, Italian I Corps during the Italian invasion of France. The only difference between line infantry divisions and mountain infantry divisions was that the latter's artillery was carried by pack mules instead of the standard horse-drawn carriages. Italy's real mountain warfare divisions were the six alpine divisions manned by the "Alpini" mountain troops.