Italy Italian Militaria & Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II era "mutilati" sleeve shield for a veteran of the Italian Army who had been severely wounded. The shield shows three upright swords at its center VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 2-5/16" in height and...

ARTIFACT: This is an Italian G.I.L. Fascist Youth Organization Mussolini merit badge. G.I.L. was short for Gioventu Italiana Del Littorio (Italian Youth of the Lictors). The group began in 1926 as the ONB (Opera Nazionale Balilla) and was renamed GIL in...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful pair of Model 1935 Italian Air Force dress service uniform shoulder boards for a Navigator Major. The boards each have a button and a large crown and star. VINTAGE: Circa 1935. SIZE: Approximately 5" in height and 2-1/8"...

ARTIFACT: This is a Model 1935 Italian Air Force dress uniform shoulder board for a Navigator Lieutenant. The board has a braided border and a large crown and star upon the wool portion. VINTAGE: Circa 1935. SIZE: Approximately 5-1/4" in height and...

ARTIFACT: This is a gorgeous and near mint Model 1935 visor hat badge for the Fascist Youth (or GIL: Giuventu Italiana del Littorio) Pre-Avieri (pre-Air Force cadet). The GIL began in 1926 as the ONB (Opera Nazionale Balilla) and was renamed in 193The...

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

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

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

ARTIFACT: Very hard to find Italian Air Force 1923-1933 Service and Rank lapel pin for a Captain - typically worn when in civilian clothing. Features early pilot wing. VINTAGE: Circa 1923-1933. SIZE: .75" wide by 1.25" high. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: Handsome GIL Fascist Youth Organization Sports Award Pin awarded 1943. VINTAGE: Circa WWII. SIZE: 2" wide by 2" high. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Enamel and gilt on brass. ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with safety pin catch. MARKINGS: embossed...

ARTIFACT: This is a sleeve shield for the Italian Fascist Youth of Palermo. The GIL began in 1926 as the ONB (Opera Nazionale Balilla) and was renamed GIL (Giuventu Italiana del Littorio) in 193The sleeve shield is somewhat convex and would have been...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa late 1930s to World War II lapel badge 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 193Questo  un badge per il bavero della...