A Couple of Italian Badges For ID Please

[oc14]

Amongst a lot of items that I picked up this week were these two Italian badges. The badges are "bring backs" acquired by a Polish soldier during his WW2 service. Both are nice quality items made by Johnsons of Milan. Both will be offered for sale once identified. Many thanks in advance

PL

[Beaker123]

Hello PL,
The badge on the left relates to the Fascist University militia (GUF), the 'Robin Hood' style cap (I think came in various colours representing different subjects and were usually decorated with badges) was typically worn by the GUF. Catania is in in Sicily and A(nno)XX dates the badge to 1942/43. I guess it is a badge given to students who enlisted in the army?

Steve

[oc14]

Steve

That’s brilliant information, thank you


Paul