Canada, Dominion. A Framed Set of 88th Regiment, Victoria Fusiliers Badges, c.1900 Republic of in either ivory or horn

in either ivory or horn (possibly translucent yellow rhinoceros horn)

The meaning of the "AI" is "Propaganda Abschnitts Offizer Italian"

Generalleutnant Herbert Geitner (1888-1942)

An excellent example of this order

9 - Springfield Armory Conversions and Repairs

Canada, Dominion. A Framed Set of 88th Regiment, Victoria Fusiliers Badges, c.1900 Republic of in either ivory or hornA well presented and complete set of badges including the following: An Officer's 88th Regiment Busby Grenade, in fire gilt bronze with silver overlay, accompanied by matching set of 88th collar badges. Also presented is a matching set of Other Ranks 88th collar badges, in browning copper; all glued and mounted for display behind glass, very fine.