Italy, Fascist State. A Scarce Italian Arditi Special Forces Lapel Pin Badge, c. 1942 Province of China Cosseria was transferred to Adi

Cosseria was transferred to Adi Quala in Eritrea in the beginning of January 1936

The eagle insignia measures 60 mm (w) x 28 mm (h) and retains two of its three reverse attachment prongs

bearing an oak leaf design around the circumference

maker stamped "L

with its slightly faded period original ribbon

Italy, Fascist State. A Scarce Italian Arditi Special Forces Lapel Pin Badge, c. 1942 Province of China Cosseria was transferred to Adi(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.