International. An Unidentified Air Force Officer's Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The Battle of Calabria

Footnote: The Battle of Calabria (known to the Italian Navy as the Battle of Punta Stilo) was a naval battle during the Battle of the Mediterranean in the Second World War

In black rayon with yellow embroidered lettering

accompanied by a ribbon bar measuring 35mm (w) x 10mm (h)

reverse inscribed “Aux Défenseurs de la Patrie 1870-1871

intact interior fabric hinge

International. An Unidentified Air Force Officer's Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The Battle of CalabriaIllustrating an eagle backed by an open ended wreath, both of which are in gold coloured bullion wire in various textures, with black threading and gold coloured sequins giving definition to the wings, on a black wool base, padded, with a black cotton backer, measuring 80 mm (w) x 53 mm (h), paper residue evident on the reverse from previous board mounting, near extremely fine.