Description
This is a circa 1930s or early 1940s breast badge for an Italian Fascist Party (PNF - Partito Nazionale Fascista) federal inspector. The PNF, conceived of by Benito Mussolini, prevailed from 1922 until 194The badge is in silk with silver and gold bullion embroidery and is by Tanfani & Bertarelli. The badge shows a golden tinsel fasces with silver bullion details against a silver background.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930s or early 1940s.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/4" in height and 1-3/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wool 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. VCJX12 LABJX10/12 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.