Description
This is a circa 1930s or early 1940s breast badge for an Italian Fascist Party (PNF - Partito Nazionale Fascista) regional group director. The PNF, conceived of by Benito Mussolini, prevailed from 1922 until 194The badge is in silk with gold bullion embroidery and is by Tanfani & Bertarelli. The badge shows a golden fasces and two golden stars.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930s or early 1940s.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/8" in height and 1-5/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Silk embroidered in silk/cotton 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. ebay VAJX12 LABEX10/12 SeABEX12/14
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows some light wear to the reverse only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.