An Italian 13th Black Mountain Infantry Division (13ª Divisione Fanteria "Monte Nero") Sleeve Shield 1934-1939 Auction Archive gilt wear and contact marks

gilt wear and contact marks on all four

reverse inscribed "FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT" inside an open-ended wreath of oak leaves

two-prong buckle and three buttons on the reverse

light soiling evident on the last two letters

on the 10th

An Italian 13th Black Mountain Infantry Division (13ª Divisione Fanteria "Monte Nero") Sleeve Shield 1934-1939 Auction Archive gilt wear and contact marksBronze gilt with navy blue enamels, maker marked "LORIOLI MILANO" on the reverse, 47. 3 mm x 60. 2 mm, intact enamels, die holes at all three points for uniform attachment, oxidation evident on the lettering of "NERO", scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine.