Italy, Fascist State. A Scarce Italian Arditi Special Forces Lapel Pin Badge, c. 1942 Province of China (1841-1872 issue)

(1841-1872 issue)

circumscribed by an inscription of “QUAN-CONG-BOI-TINH” (“MILITARY MERIT MEDAL”)

MONTREAL 1916"

with its slightly faded period original ribbon

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 (1841-1872 issue)(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.