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Old 19-02-18, 02:26 PM
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I have been looking all morning for these badges but i cannot identify them. Any assistance would be greatly appreciate.

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Old 19-02-18, 03:10 PM
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Hello Nattster, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts. I believe your badges are Belgian?
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Old 19-02-18, 04:31 PM
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I have been looking all morning for these badges but i cannot identify them. Any assistance would be greatly appreciate.

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Both are WW2 Italian Army, The first one could be Italian Colonial Infantry,the second one could be 40th Infantry Regiment.

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Old 19-02-18, 05:15 PM
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Well, I know now.
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Not that I know any different, but would WW2 Italian badges be surmounted by a crown?
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Old 19-02-18, 07:24 PM
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Yes they were.Italy was still a monarchy under King Victor Emmanuel 111..that is until 1946.

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Thanks Jo now I know.
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