Description
This is a circa 1930s or early 1940s breast badge for an Italian Fascist Party (PNF - Partito Nazionale Fascista) party nucleus chief. The PNF, conceived of by Benito Mussolini, prevailed from 1922 until 194The badge is by Tanfani & Bertarelli, and shows a silver tinsel fasces with gold bullion details.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930s or early 1940s.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/4" in height and 1-3/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Silk and wool felt embroidered in silk/cotton, tinsel and bullion thread, paper backing.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:P. N. F. Riprodvzione Vietata Tanfani & Bertarelli Roma.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an Italian militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX12 LAAEX10/12 SAJCX12/14
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows some pinholes in the reverse only and minor tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.