Description
This is a great early World War II Axis anti-communist pin. The pin was made in Italy and was converted from a screwback to a pinback in the period. The pin is nicely enameled and shows a fasces against the Italian flag, the swastika and Japanese flag. The pin reads Patto Anticomintern Italo-Nippo-Tedesco around its border.
VINTAGE:Circa early World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 3/4" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:Gruppo do Cultura Fascis Brev 1125-37 T. Capocci-Napoli.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a WWII Axis countries collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEX13 LAAEX12/13 SAAEX4/14
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The pin shows little wear; it was converted from a screwback to a pinback in the period.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.