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ARTIFACT:
This is a Beautiful 1934 Fascist Italy 6th Preparatory Course for Elementary Teachers of Italian Youth.
Opera Nazionale Balilla (ONB) was an Italian Fascist youth organization functioning between 1926 and 1937, when it was absorbed into the Gioventu Italiana del Littorio (GIL), a youth section of the National Fascist Party. This badge was manufactured by M.Lorioli Castelli V Bronzetti 25, Milano.
VINTAGE:
1934.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-9/16" in height x 1-5/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Silvered Nickel.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical safety-style pin with rectangular saddle.
MARKINGS:
OPERA BALILLA VI CORSO NAZ PREPARATORIO INSEGNANTI ELEMENTARI A XII ROMA: OPERA BALILLA VI NAZ PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS 1934 ROME
F.M.LORIOLI & CASTELLI
V BRONZETTI 25 MILANO
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an Italian militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCJM23 LHEX10/30/23
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The badge shows minor wear, and tarnish. Overall, it is in excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
