Two more puzzling badges!

[bill badger]

Good afternoon everyone,

Again as part of one of my occasional sort throughs I am uploading photos of two further badges that I need help with.

The first is the Italian Co-Belligerent Forces with the Allies Folgore formation sign. Up until now I have only seen this in a printed cloth version. However mine appears to be made of some kind of firm celluloid with four pin holes at each corner to attach to a uniform. I am aware that celluloid badges did exist generally during WW2 but is that the case for the Folgore badge?

The second badge is bullion embroidered on a khaki canvas type material with some yellow stitching to the reverse. Does anyone have any idea what this badge might be?

Any help much appreciated as ever,

Bill

[mike_vee]

Second badge :

WWII USAAF Instructor Wing in Bullion

https://www.flyingtigerantiques.com/...n-bullion.html


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[mike_vee]

First badge :

a WWII Italian Liberation Corp Co-Belligerent Army Paratrooper Shoulder Badge (1)Beautiful vintage WWII era Bakelite shoulder badge for the Folgore (Italian Paratroopers/Special Forces Regiment) in the Italian Liberation Corp of the Southern Royal Army.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...-co-1797637303

Edit : Added rear view.


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[bill badger]

Thanks for your help with these Mike.

As regards the Folgore badge it is all very encouraging info. Out of further interest I am uploading a photo of a similar bakelite type sign I have found. I do not have a clue what it is but if you look at my photo of the reverse it has the same printed names as the Folgore example you found. Any thoughts on that one?

All the best
Bill

[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by bill badger

Thanks for your help with these Mike.

As regards the Folgore badge it is all very encouraging info. Out of further interest I am uploading a photo of a similar bakelite type sign I have found. I do not have a clue what it is but if you look at my photo of the reverse it has the same printed names as the Folgore example you found. Any thoughts on that one?

All the best
Bill

Gruppo di Combattimento "Mantova" -"Mantova" Combat Group

Formed in autumn 1944 in Calabria starting from elements of the 104th "Mantua" Infantry Division (which at the time of the Armistice was divided between Puglia and Calabria) and of the 54th "Naples" Infantry Division (which at the time of the Armistice was currently being reconstructed in Calabria).

It was not used in combat due to the capitulation of the German army before it entered the line

https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gruppi_di_Combattimento


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[bill badger]

Once again you have nailed it Mike! That's brilliant. Many thanks for all your help and the superb research notes and links.

Best wishes
Bill

[Stma]

Hi, as far as I am aware, Italy did use some plasticated badges as well. They definitely used them post WW2 as well as the regular metallic ones.

[bill badger]

Thanks for that Stma.

Bill