An Italian Made 1St Special Forces Badge C.1943 Auction issued to Oberleutnant Erich Huck

issued to Oberleutnant Erich Huck

reading: postcard (1) with handwritten notes by “Herbert” with the words: “A reminiscence of the year of the war 1942

showing light surface wear/runner marks

Field Marshal G

slight enamel damage

An Italian Made 1St Special Forces Badge C.1943 Auction issued to Oberleutnant Erich HuckAn Italian Made 1st Special Forces Badge c. 1943 White cotton embroidered lettering on a red cotton field, 35 mm x 71 mm, loose threads on the edges, better than very fine. Footnote: Displayed from 1942 to 1945, this insignia was worn by elite volunteers, specialized in mountain and winter commando tactics. This Battalion was unique, in that its members were both Canadian and American personnel and combined the strongest assets of both groups. The