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Italian WWII X MAS Alpine Sappers Valanga Bataillon 1943 metallic badge
Italian WWII X MAS Alpine Sappers Valanga Bataillon 1943 metallic badge

Italian WWII X MAS Alpine Sappers Valanga Bataillon 1943 metallic badge

$ 19.53

Availability: 59 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • Region of Origin: Italy
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
  • Type: Badge
  • Modified Item: No
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy

    Description

    Excellent repro with same dimensions and weight. Height is in. 2.75 and max width in. 2.12.
    Shipping to U.S.  USD 12.00.
    THE "AVALANCHE" ALPINE SAPPERS BATTALION, WHICH IS PART OF THE STAFF OF THE 10TH MAS FLOTILLA, WAS SET UP ON 29 SEPTEMBER 1943 IN PAVIA AND COMMANDED BY CAPTAIN MANLIO MARIO MORELLI. HE TOOK PART IN OPERATIONS IN CARNIA AND LATER IN SUPPORT OPERATIONS IN THE GORIZIA AREA. HE SURRENDERED ON APRIL 30, 1945 IN BASSANO DEL GRAPPA.