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This is a rare circa 1935-1940 sleeve shield for the Italian Army 127th Ethiopian Division "Sila II", which was formed in Eritrea in 1935 and disbanded in late 194The shield would have been worn like a shoulder patch, and was done away with early in the 1940s.
VINTAGE:Circa 1935-1940.
SIZE:Approximately 2-3/8" in height x 1-15/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Painted brass.
ATTACHMENT:To be sewn onto uniform.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an Italian militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX12 LAFEX2/12 SeVBAJX06/16/21
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows some small areas of light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.