Italy, Kingdom. A Black Brigade Insignia, C.1940 Buy Now earning them the nickname of

earning them the nickname of the “Fire Brigade

surrounded by Latin inscription VIRTUTE ET MERITO (Virtue and Merit)

within a ring of purple enamel bearing a gilt inscription of “EINE MILLION” with laurel branches

three of four prongs intact

Stitched onto the left cuff is a title constructed of green wool and bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey inscription of “GRENZTRUPPEN DER DDR” (“BORDER TROOPS OF THE GDR”)

Italy, Kingdom. A Black Brigade Insignia, C.1940 Buy Now earning them the nickname ofIn die stamped bronze gilt, measuring 31. 7 mm (w) x 28. 5 mm (h), one of two prongs intact, contact marks, spotting, better than very fine.