Italy, Kingdom. A Pilot's Badge Hold With its miniature boutonniere with

With its miniature boutonniere with a tied period original ribbon

Breast Star: lettering "VIRTUS NOBILI TAT" in rolled silver bullion wire on a blue embroidered background forming the centrepiece

(Kriegverdienst Medaille)

impressed "SGT J

The pumpkin-coloured celluloid grip shows minimal fading from age

Italy, Kingdom. A Pilot's Badge Hold With its miniature boutonniere withA Second War Italian Pilot's Badge In silver gilt, unmarked, 24 mm x 76 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: This badge is from the pre Armistice period but has had its axe blade severed from the fascio, likely done in the post Armistice period.