Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units visually-hidden early leo (lion) in Gold

early leo (lion) in Gold on the obverse centrepiece

with a cut-away diagram of the V-1 bomb

with the ribbon bars for each illustrated in the left hand margin in hand-drawn pencil crayon

which involved bathing (as a symbol of purification) as one of its elements

scattered surface rust evident on the arms

Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units visually-hidden early leo (lion) in GoldInstituted 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.