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ARTIFACT:
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This is a nice example of a fairly rare unit badge to the 377th pursuit squadron Squadriglia Caccia of the Regia Aeronautica. The badge shows an armed owl perched upon a crescent moon.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:About 1" wide by 1" high.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Enamel on plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with simple C-catch.
MARKINGS:stamped "S. JOHNSON MILANO".
ITEM NOTES:This is from a collection of Italian militaria which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJX07 LDIEX TRDIEX3/14
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge has some wear and light tarnishing, and some minor oxidation on reverse.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.