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Old 26-08-22, 08:35 PM
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My husband has a large collection of British Empire cap badges -- but this one has us stumped! We assume it's British - but maybe not? It measures 2.5 in/63 mm tall x 1.75 in/44 mm wide. We found this forum in searching the web and are hoping you can help with identification. Thanks in advance!
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Old 26-08-22, 11:22 PM
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Hello kjoben, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posting.
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Old 27-08-22, 12:32 AM
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I believe it's an Italian Bersaglieri cap badge, similar one shown here.

https://www.emedals.com/europe/italy...-badges-eu3397

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Old 27-08-22, 07:29 AM
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Definitely Italian.

But Bersaglieri have a more elaborate, wavy flame. Though I am not sure what exactly this is (can not find it in Guido Rosignoli). I think the cross in the center makes it one from Italy as a kingdom (thus WW-2 or earlier).
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Old 27-08-22, 08:08 AM
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Old 27-08-22, 08:16 AM
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Insignia Guardia di Finanza :

https://www.ww2militaria.shop/en/bad...tto_della.html

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Old 27-08-22, 12:25 PM
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Mystery solved! . . . Thank you so much!!
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