Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Air Force (Regia Aeronautica Italiana) Fighter Interceptor Badge, C.1942 Auction yellow and violet embroidery

yellow and violet embroidery

with faded purple enamel and light contact

obverse centre presenting the French Imperial Eagle with surround inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE

Four brown bakelite buttons are distributed across the interior of the collar

and pinned with a bronze insignia

Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Air Force (Regia Aeronautica Italiana) Fighter Interceptor Badge, C.1942 Auction yellow and violet embroideryTwo piece construction, in silvered zinc, measuring 35. 2 mm (w) x 51. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, traces of silvering remains, very light contact, near extremely fine. Accompanied by a Photograph of the Recipient in his Flight Suit (in black and white, matte finish, measuring 70 mm (w) x 97 mm (h)).