Italian Black Shirts Colonial Militia Pith Helmet Badge British infantry cap badge features the regimental emblem of

features the regimental emblem of an Irish harp surmounted by the King's Crown

Featuring the Defence Medal

An original wartime (1939-1945) issue

Constructed of pressed felt and leather with a stiff leather visor

Cross for Long Military Service

Italian Black Shirts Colonial Militia Pith Helmet Badge British infantry cap badge features the regimental emblem ofA rare and historically significant Italian Black Shirts (Milizia Coloniale) pith helmet badge from the Fascist era. This badge was worn by colonial militia forces in Italys overseas territories, including North and East Africa, typically affixed to the front of tropical pith helmets during the 1930searly 1940s. Crafted in brass, the badge typically features the fasces symbol along with cross swords, and horn, underneath Royal Crown. This example