Italian MG insignia?

[Alan Wilson]

Help on identifying this collar insignia. Is it WWII? Thanks.

Mike

[Semovente]

Hello Allan your badge is not a collar but its a trade badge for wearing on the tunics arm !..Semovente

[Alan Wilson]

Semovente, thank you. A neat badge. Mike

[Semovente]

Semovente, thank you. A neat badge. Mike

Mike yes a cool one indeed to find.. in black rayon on grey green backing...

[kanister]

The MG on the badge is a FIAT 1914. The MG and the badge were introduced during WW1.
There was also a similar badge with a Saint Etienne Mod.1907 in it.

[Semovente]

Just to show one more example of a type of trade badge worn on the tunic !