1930s-WWII Italian Fascist Youth Guard/GIL-Giovent Italiana del Littorio Roma Sleeve Shield
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1930s-WWII Italian Fascist Youth Guard/GIL-Giovent Italiana del Littorio Roma Sleeve Shield

Code: omit20023h

$160.00




Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a sleeve shield for the Italian Fascist Youth of Rome (Roma). The GIL began in 1926 as the ONB (Opera Nazionale Balilla) and was renamed GIL (Giuventu Italiana del Littorio) in 1937. The sleeve shield would have been worn as a shoulder patch. It reads AVANGUARDISTI GIL ROMA.

VINTAGE: Circa 1930s-World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 2-3/4" in height and 2-1/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Painted brass.

ATTACHMENT: Small holes.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an Italian militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VCBX12 LAFJX2/12

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The shield shows only light wear.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.