Original U.S. WWII Italy Souvenir Ashtray & Soldier’s Guide to Sicily British Flare Guns They acquired the nickname Blue

They acquired the nickname Blue Helmets (French: Casques Bleus) from the French

which is somewhat common on items like frogs

The sweatband shows some signs of damage from age and handling over the years

Now this cannot be used and is offered for Decorative display only

featuring an 8-pointed white maltese cross

Original U.S. WWII Italy Souvenir Ashtray & Soldier’s Guide to Sicily British Flare Guns They acquired the nickname BlueOriginal Items. Only One Set Available. This is a lovely set of souvenir items taken by a soldier stationed in Italy during and after WWII. They include an aluminum ashtray and a soldiers guide to the island of Sicily. The ashtray depicts mountains and a town with the text 1944 SOUVENIR ITALY. It still works great as an ashtray and measures 3 in diameter and tall. The soldiers guide to Sicily shows heavy use and measures 5 x 7. It is signed at the top