Italy, Fascist State. Three Collar Insignia, C.1940 Auction constructed of fine quality manufacture

constructed of fine quality manufacture silver and red and white enamels

The collar badge features an eight armed cross with red enamelled arms

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

twenty Assorted Badges: in silver

Italy, Fascist State. Three Collar Insignia, C.1940 Auction constructed of fine quality manufactureSan 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.