An Italian Made 1St Special Forces Badge C.1943 Auction reading: postcard (1) with handwritten

reading: postcard (1) with handwritten notes by “Herbert” with the words: “A reminiscence of the year of the war 1942

as does the SA insignia

his father being a Farmer by trade

Field Marshal G

showing light surface wear/runner marks

An Italian Made 1St Special Forces Badge C.1943 Auction reading: postcard (1) with handwrittenAn Italian Made 1st Special Forces Badge c. 1943 White cotton embroidered lettering on a red cotton field, 35 mm x 71 mm, loose threads on the edges, better than very fine. Footnote: Displayed from 1942 to 1945, this insignia was worn by elite volunteers, specialized in mountain and winter commando tactics. This Battalion was unique, in that its members were both Canadian and American personnel and combined the strongest assets of both groups. The