Italian Black Shirts Colonial Militia Pith Helmet Badge British infantry cap badge An original wartime (1939-1945) issue

An original wartime (1939-1945) issue

Royal Scots Regiment

Nice age patina present

Constructed of pressed felt and leather with a stiff leather visor

A pair of formation signs of The Middle East Land Forces

Italian Black Shirts Colonial Militia Pith Helmet Badge British infantry cap badge An original wartime (1939-1945) issueA rare and historically significant Italian Black Shirts (Milizia Coloniale) pith helmet badge from the Fascist era. This badge was worn by colonial militia forces in Italys overseas territories, including North and East Africa, typically affixed to the front of tropical pith helmets during the 1930searly 1940s. Crafted in brass, the badge typically features the fasces symbol along with cross swords, and horn, underneath Royal Crown. This example