Italy, Social Republic. A Rare Battaglione Moschettieri delle Alpi Cap Badge, with Certificate of Authenticity Archive with only minor contact to

with only minor contact to enamels from use

measuring 59 mm (w) x 123 mm (h) x 25 mm (d)

the cross features a fire gilded stamped bronze circular wreath impressed with oak leaves

the central band with a single suspension ring affixed

named to Lenz as a Feldwebel

Italy, Social Republic. A Rare Battaglione Moschettieri delle Alpi Cap Badge, with Certificate of Authenticity Archive with only minor contact toConstructed 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