An Italian 2Nd Rapid Division "Emanuele Filiberto Iron Head" Sleeve Badge Newly Listed also with "half moon" mark

also with "half moon" mark and "800"

January 1949 (torn

whereupon new sub-units were formed and the name was changed to the better-known Long Range Desert Group (LRDG)

it was noted by the doctors that Pragnell's condition had improved: "This officer does not complain of feeling of exhaustion he had when last boarded

" He is on record as being Director-General of Small Arms Ammunition

An Italian 2Nd Rapid Division "Emanuele Filiberto Iron Head" Sleeve Badge Newly Listed also with "half moon" mark(2 Divisione Celere Emanuele Filiberto Testa Di Ferro): Die stamped brass with navy blue enamels, unmarked, 49. 3 mm x 60. 7 mm, die holes at all four points for uniform attachment, fine chipping evident in the navy blue enamels, scattered gilt wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The 2nd Rapid Division "Emanuele Filiberto Iron Head" was a prominent unit of the Royal Army, operating during the Italian Occupation of Albania and during the Second