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Old 27-12-21, 06:15 AM
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A friend of mine has this badge of the Duke of Aosta's coat of arms, apparently liberated by a South African when the Duke was captured in WWII. He would like to know what it would be used for? It has been tested for 99% silver and the maker is a well known Italian maker.
Could it be a personal aides badge or a livery badge of sorts? Or maybe even a badge of office for the duke?
Thanks, cheers,
Alex
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Old 27-12-21, 11:20 AM
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Some information on Prince Amedeo who was 3rd Duke of Aosta 1931-1942.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prin..._Duke_of_Aosta

Certainly an extremely fine item, having googled the Dukes I cannot see any of them wearing that piece in portrait photographs. The chain struck me as perhaps a bit plain in comparison to their other regalia?
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Old 27-12-21, 11:35 AM
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The badge itself is an attractive item.
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Old 27-12-21, 12:44 PM
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Yes, the chain does look a bit plain but then I realised it is supposed to be knots, very like the Staffordshire knot, so there must be some sort of heraldic significance to the design.
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Alex
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Old 27-12-21, 12:49 PM
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Very possibly Alex. At first glance before I’d fully read your post the whole item had a very ecclesiastical feel to it, especially the chain. Did he have his own priest I wonder?
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Old 27-12-21, 12:53 PM
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It is a cracking badge….a beautiful and elegant design.
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Old 27-12-21, 02:43 PM
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Very possibly Alex. At first glance before I’d fully read your post the whole item had a very ecclesiastical feel to it, especially the chain. Did he have his own priest I wonder?
That's a very good suggestion! Quite a good possibility.
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