Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units visually-hidden cross and golden frame were

cross and golden frame were painted

inscribed "APPRECIATION FOR THE NOBLE AND HEROIC EFFORT IN THE HARBORING OF SIX UNITED STATES DIPLOMATS AND SAFE RETURN TO AMERICA / THANK YOU CANADA" in the center

the bottom marked with the red orb

He was promoted to Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel) in 1936

Italy, RSI. A Rare Officer’s Honour Badge for German Trained Italian Units visually-hidden cross and golden frame wereInstituted July 15th, 1944. Constructed of gilded zink (Denoting Officer Grade), the obverse consisting of a set of crossed swords, overlaid by a central fasces and mobile swastika, topped by dual oak leaves, unmarked, missing its pinback, measuring 50. 2 mm (w) x 32. 9 mm (l), with the majority of its gilt finish remaining, in better than fine condition.