Italy, Fascist State. Three Collar Insignia, C.1940 Auction presenting very minor loss of

presenting very minor loss of enamel on the obverse

The accompanying scabbard is composed of three pieces of wood: (i) a larger piece forming the obverse and exhibiting an ornate and intricate engraving featuring multiple swirls

and maker’s marks

1818 by King George III

twenty Assorted Badges: in silver

Italy, Fascist State. Three Collar Insignia, C.1940 Auction presenting very minor loss ofSan Marco Division Lion Collar Badge (in die stamped brass with red paint, measuring 39 mm (w) x 33. 2 mm (h), four die holes for uniform attachment); and two Black Brigade Fasces Collar Badges (in die stamped metal with red paint, measuring 12. 5 mm (w) x 26 mm (h) each, both with their dual prongs intact). Scattered chipping evident in the red paint on all three badges, very fine.