An Italian 13th Black Mountain Infantry Division (13ª Divisione Fanteria "Monte Nero") Sleeve Shield 1934-1939 Buy Now 320" (Waffen Amt = Army's

320" (Waffen Amt = Army's Acceptance Code) in black

Lieutenant Colonel Rooney went overseas to England Oct

as evidenced by nine vertical seams

engraved with the Gordon "DREAD GOD" boar insignia on the front

A 1914 Lippe-Detmold War Merit Cross - Bronze gilt

An Italian 13th Black Mountain Infantry Division (13ª Divisione Fanteria "Monte Nero") Sleeve Shield 1934-1939 Buy Now 320" (Waffen Amt = Army'sBronze 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.