An Italian Made 1St Special Forces Badge C.1943 Auction in August of 1943 Weichs

in August of 1943 Weichs was appointed the commander of the Army Group F in the Balkans defending from possible Allied invasion in what was seen as Germany

2 District Depot in Toronto and was entitled to 183 days War Service Gratuity

WWII 1st Special Service Force Collar Badge - Brass

during the battle of Ypres

An Italian Made 1St Special Forces Badge C.1943 Auction in August of 1943 WeichsAn 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