Original WWII RSI Italian Social Republic Black Brigades Wool Cap Snider Rifle Accessories just three days before this

just three days before this tragic fire

The Smith Carbine was unique in that it broke apart in the middle for loading and it used rubber cartridges which sealed the gases in the breech

either one of which could be used to attach it to the M1961 cartridge belt

and the following found on the top of the barrel:

Original WWII RSI Italian Social Republic Black Brigades Wool Cap Snider Rifle Accessories just three days before thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. A black wool cap with wool yarn tassel that was worn as part of the R. S. I. G. N. R M. V. S. N. uniform. Shows light wear usage and appears to be in very good condition and features a large metal smiling skull with crossbones (Totenkopf) insignia.