Vintage Italian State Police (Polizia di Stato) cap badge from the 1970s or 1980s. 

features an eagle, a shield with the letters "RI" (standing for "Repubblica Italiana"), and a crown. 

the crown represents the Italian Republic and the eagle is a symbol of strength and power. 
highly detailed, gold-toned metal w/bendable strips for fastening to hat (not included)

clean vintage condition; possibly un-used?