Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, c. 1942 Newly Listed which the men named Apollo

which the men named Apollo 1 in June

and mustered into Federal service on May 24

Though fewl men named H

stating that he had three years' previous service with the Royal Canadian Regiment

His widow Kathleen Birchall donated money to the Air Cadet League of Canada

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, c. 1942 Newly Listed which the men named ApolloIn die stamped silvered bronze, the reverse shows a singular vertical pin, measuring 44 mm (h) x 48. 9 mm (w), loss of lacquer to the obverse, in very fine condition. Footnote: The RSI (Repubblica Sociale Italiana Italian Social Republic) was a paramilitary unit in Northern Italy which was under Fascist control and occupied by the German Army. The metal smiling skull was worn on the beret surrounded by a gold embroidered bullion wreath.