WW2 Italian Pilots Wing circa 1943 pin badge.

A scarce original circa 1943 -1946 wartime 'Italian Pilot's Wing badge'; large die stamped gilded brass eagle surmounted by a 'King Victor Emmanuel III Crown', the reverse with unusual coiled end sprung pin (now bent) Very good condition, minor service wear to gilt finish.
Wingspan 77mm.

Victor Emmanuel III was the King of Italy from 29 July 1900 until his abdication on 9 May 1946.