An Italian Fascist Assault Division Badge Newly Listed Rowton saw service in the

Rowton saw service in the European theatre in the latter part of the war

which was followed by two promotions in rank

silvered hour and minute hands

where he was named Chief Gunner on April 26

dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked "ARGENT" (silver) on the edge

An Italian Fascist Assault Division Badge Newly Listed Rowton saw service in the"Littorio Divisione d'Assalto". Yellow embroidered insignia on a black wool shield, the surrounding red wool base with black embroidered lettering, gray cotton backer, 67 mm x 78 mm, uniform worn, extremely fine. Footnote: After mid October 1938, it was decided to create a new division, the Fascist Assault Division (Divisione d'Assalto "Littorio") composed of army units, with members from the 1st Division from non repatriable elements of the