He was wounded in action on May 19
accompanied by period original case
the canteen encased in a brown wool cover with four silvered magnetic metal snap closures on the left side
bearing a double-stamped inscription of “ERNST WITTMANN
His new wife was a Corporal at the same RCAF Station Torbay
Italy, Fascist State. An Arditi Skull Ring & A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge Auction He was wounded in action1. Italy, Kingdom. A Fascist Period Arditi Skull Ring; Constructed of silver, the exterior bearing a ribbed field overlaid by an Arditi style skull and crossbones, unmarked, measuring ring size 10 and weighing at 3. 7 grams, in extremely fine condition. 2. Italy, Fascist State. A Black Brigade Skull Beret Badge, c. 1943. In die stamped silvered bronze, the reverse shows a vertical clip, measuring at 47. 5mm (w) x 43. 2mm (h), and weighing at 5. 9