Brooch in enamelled metal. Folgore Paratroopers Brigade. Italian Army

OFFICIAL ITALIAN ARMY PRODUCT WITH ANTI-COUNTERFEIT GUARANTEE HOLOGRAM

These items are produced by very specific production canons dictated by the Ministry of Defense

Brooch in enameled metal

Measures 3 x 3 cm

The "Folgore" Paratroopers Brigade is the only large airborne unit of the Italian Army, placed under the command of the Land Operational Forces. It is also considered an elite force with the ability to conduct Special Operations (FOS-TIER 2)

Established on 1 January 1963 in Pisa, for the transformation of the pre-existing Military Parachuting Center, the Brigade has its headquarters in Livorno and is located with most of its departments in Tuscany (Siena, Pisa, Grosseto, Pistoia) with the 8th Paratroopers Regiment in Legnago and with the 185th Parachute Artillery Regiment in Bracciano

Their motto is: "Like a storm cloud, like a thunderbolt from heaven"