Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Air Force (Regia Aeronautica Italiana) Fighter Interceptor Badge, C.1942 Auction obverse centre presenting the French

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

all embroidered onto a grey cotton backer with black paper backing

and pinned with a bronze insignia

with faded purple enamel and light contact

the arms in silver sequins and trimmed in rolled wire

Italy, Kingdom. A Royal Air Force (Regia Aeronautica Italiana) Fighter Interceptor Badge, C.1942 Auction obverse centre presenting the FrenchTwo 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)).