Italy Italian Militaria & Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1937 Italian ONB (Opera Nazionale Balilla) 8-14 Boys Fascist Youth Organization member badge. 1937 was the last year of the organization's existence, when it was renamed GIL (Giuventu Italiana del Littorio). VINTAGE: Circa 1937...

ARTIFACT: This is a very rare Italian Fascist Aviation Organization Bruno Mussolini commemorative badge. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: 1.7" diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Aluminum. ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with simple safety pin catch...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare circa 1930s – World War II Fascist Youth Labor Service officer breast badge. Child labor was reintroduced to Italian society under the Mussolini regime. The badge is diamond-shaped and embroidered in goldbullion. It reads...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare circa 1930s – World War II Fascist Youth Labor Service non-commissioned officer breast badge. Child labor was reintroduced to Italian society under the Mussolini regime. The badge is diamond-shaped and embroidered in silver...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare Italian Air Force sleeve badge for the Baracca Squadron. The badge bears the name "F. BARACCA" over a flying eagle. Baracca was the Italian ace of aces with 34 victories. He died in 1918 and the 4th stormo was named for...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1944 - 1945 collar badge for the Repubblica Sociale Italiana (RSI). The RSI, the Fascist state led by Benito Mussolini under Nazi watch, was officially named in November 1943. VINTAGE: Circa 1944 - 1945. SIZE: Approximately...

ARTIFACT: Italian RUNA Reale Unione Nazionale Aeronautica (1936) National Aviation Federation Lapel Badge. Later style in blue. VINTAGE: Circa 1936. SIZE: 1" wide by .5" high. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: gilt, enamel, white metal...

ARTIFACT: Italian RUNA Reale Unione Nazionale Aeronautica (1936) National Aviation Federation Lapel Badge. Early style like pre-RUNA badges. VINTAGE: Circa 1936. SIZE: 1" wide by .5" high. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: gilt, enamel, white metal...

ARTIFACT: Very hard to find Italian Aero Club (Aero Club d'Italia, 1911-1926) founder's lapel badge. Features fascia so probably dates 1922-1926. VINTAGE: Circa 1920's. SIZE: .75" wide by 1" high. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: gilt, enamel,...

ARTIFACT: Very hard to find Italian Air Force WWII Service and Rank lapel pin for a Sergeant - typically worn when in civilian clothing. Features WWII pilot wing. VINTAGE: Circa WWII. SIZE: .75" wide by 1" high. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II "Victory" (Vincere) patriotic tinnie for the Italian Fascist Youth. The group began in 1926 as the ONB (Opera Nazionale Balilla) and was renamed GIL (Giuventu Italiana del Littorio) in 1937. VINTAGE: Circa World War II...

ARTIFACT: This is an Italian War Cross and a World War II campaign ribbon. Questo è un Croce al Merito di Guerra e nastro per la campagna. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. Circa Seconda guerra mondiale. SIZE: Approximately 5/16" in height and...