Italy, Kingdom. Black Brigades Skull Beret Badge, c.1942
In die-stamped silvered bronze with black enamels, measuring 48.5 mm (w) x 45.2 mm (h), both prongs intact, chipping evident in the black enamels in the right eye socket, scattered silvering wear, better than very fine.
Footnote: This badge was worn by the Black Brigades, L.A.M. "E. Muti", "Leanessa" Group and other units of the G.N.R., "Fiamme Bianche". It was produced by F.M. Lorioli and other firms before the Armistice.

