Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Newly Listed The Prussian helmet plate is

The Prussian helmet plate is original to the helmet and that is clear with the shadowing on the body of the Pickelhaube

where it was noted that he "does not require treatment and should pass under his own control" and that he was "to be examined in six months for re-adjustment of disability"

technology was relatively simple and no one could afford to throw anything away

with two slotted balls fixated to the top for the plate to be inserted

embossed with the maker logo of “Cravanzola of Rome” in dark blue ink

Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, C.1943 Newly Listed The Prussian helmet plate isIn die stamped silvered bronze, the reverse shows dual prongs, measures 48 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), loss of lacquer to the eyes and nose, remains 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.