Description
1930's Italian Fascist OND (Opera Nazionale Dopolavoro) enameled lapel pin. The OND was the Fascist Italian adult organization for leisure and recreational activities. The OND had the largest membership of any of the mass Fascist organizations in Italy. The pin is enameled, silver plated brass and features fascia and the letters: "OND" in black enamel detail. The reverse shows a nice maker's mark that reads: "S.A. PICCHIAN E. BARLACCA FIRENZE"
VINTAGE:Circa 1930's.
SIZE:Approximately 5/8" in height x 5/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Enameled, silver plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety style pin.
MARKINGS:"S.A. PICCHIAN E. BARLACCA FIRENZE"
ITEM NOTES:This is from an Italian militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJL92 LFJX/15 hldSFJX01/23 depVBJX01/23 PIF04/29/23
CONDITION:6 (Fine+): The pin shows moderate to heavy surface wear, a small area of silver plating missing from bottom corner, much of the enamel detail remains intact, overall fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.