A Second War Italian RSI Navy Distinguished Dredging Units Badge
A Second War Italian RSI Navy Distinguished Dredging Units Badge - 1944-1945 Silvered bronze, maker marked "PICCHIANI & BARLACCHI FIRENZE" on the reverse, illustrating an anchor above "DRAGAGGIO" (Dredging) with a dolphin avoiding a mine floating in the water below, 23.2 mm x 28 mm, vertical pinback, light contact and gilt wear, better than very fine. Footnote: These badges were issued to distinguished dredging units of the navy, who were asked to either place or delete mines, in port and coastal areas.