Arm shield Sabratha

[Hille76]

Here´s a arm shield from the Sabratha division, soldier version.
In my archive I have another picture of a shield which show differences with this one. This is the reason for my doubts.

My first question is, if this is an original one?

My second question is why is the name Sabratha written on the shields "Sabrata" without "h"? Wasn´t there enough place for the manufaturer?

I hope for help...

Best greetings

Timo

[Raffaello Carola]

Dear Timo,

YES is original imo late war production the same shield
at page 116 of the book "Gli scudetti da braccio italiani" F. Tavoletti
edition FT Oct 2000 see scan comparison.
I have in my collection an different model (imo first production)
with friendship, Raff

[Raffaello Carola]

difference production

[ARDITO]

it is an original arm shield, it was only used since 1938 to 1940.
It is not late war production.
In 1940, with the circular 314, all the arm shields were abolished.
Best Regards Luca

[Hille76]

Hello Raff and Luca,

many thanks for your informations.

Do you have informations why on the shield is missing the "h"?

Best greetings

Timo