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

the reverse with a sun ray design

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

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

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.