An Italian Made 1St Special Forces Badge C.1943 Auction There was heavy artillery fire

There was heavy artillery fire

Pelletier was on his way to the island

With sterling silver buckle by Hunt & Roskell An excellent example of this medal

consigned the deeds of many heroic soldiers

An Italian Made 1St Special Forces Badge C.1943 Auction There was heavy artillery fireAn 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