An Second War Italian Fascist Sleeve Shield - In lacquered pressed brass
15 mm rip on the backside
natural discolouration in recessed areas inside wreath highlighting the swastika
The ribbons are presented on a 60 mm-long metal bar with horizontal backpin
reverse inscribed "DEN VADERLANDT GHETROUWE BLIJF ICK TOT IN DEN DOOT"
Canada. A 167Th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1915 Auction An Second War Italian FascistIn pickled copper, voided, measuring 37. 3 mm (w) x 44. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion was formed under the command of Lieutenant Colonel O. Readman and re designated the Quebec Recruiting Depot. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.