Italy, Social Republic. A Rare Battaglione Moschettieri delle Alpi Cap Badge, with Certificate of Authenticity visually-hidden which was later described as

which was later described as a "contusion"

in silvered bronze and textured red enamels

more advanced cases were refused or sent home)

(Luftwaffe Tropen Schulterklappen)

Italy, Social Republic. A Rare Battaglione Moschettieri delle Alpi Cap Badge, with Certificate of Authenticity visually-hidden which was later described asConstructed of zink, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath overlaid by a gladius, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), missing its attachment device and demonstrating loss of finish to the base metal, in very fine condition, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Alessandro Paolini of Studio Faleristico s. a. s. di A. Brembilla e A. Paolini. Footnote: A scarce insignia, this elite and short lived unit never