Between the World Wars

ARTIFACT: This is a rare circa 1935-1940 sleeve shield for the Italian Army 127th Ethiopian Division "Sila II", which was formed in Eritrea in 1935 and disbanded in late 194The shield would have been worn like a shoulder patch, and was done away with...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1930s - World War II sports award 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 1937. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s-World War II...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1930s or World War II officer instructor badge for an Italian Fascist School educating students in law, history and Fascist ideals. The badge is in gray wool felt embroidered in silver bullion. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s - World War...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare late 1920s or early 1930s Italian Air Force pilot wing in bullion. The wing was removed from a uniform, and shows a golden eagle beneath a crown. VINTAGE: Circa late 1920s or early 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 1-5/8" in height...

ARTIFACT: This is an enameled squadron badge for the Italian Air Force's 9th Bomb Squadron, 25th Bomb Group, or Aeronautica Militare Italiana 9th Squadriglia de Bombardamento, 25th Stormo da Bombardamento. It is in the shape of a saluting Felix the Cat,...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1930s or World War II officer cap badge for the Italian Fascist Militia (MVSN - Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale/ Voluntary Militia for National Security, or Blackshirts). The badge is in gold bullion on black wool...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1930 Italian Air Force officer's large uniform button. The center of the button shows an eagle flying beneath a crown. VINTAGE: Circa 1930. SIZE: Approximately 1" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gilt Brass...

ARTIFACT: This is a scarce lapel stick pin for the Italian National Fascist Party, or PNF (Partito Nazionale Fascista), which was organized in 1922 by Benito Mussolini. The year on this pin shows that the member who wore it joined the PNF in 192Pins from...

ARTIFACT: Early 1920's Fascist Italy Roma charm with early type fascia in silver plated brass. Charm depicts an eagle looking right, spread wings in an oak leaf circle standing on fascia, below a block that reads: SPOR and on reverse ROMA...

ARTIFACT: 1930's Italian Fascist OND (Opera Nazionale Dopolavoro) enameled lapel pin. The OND was the Fascist Italian adult organization for leisure and recreational activities. The OND had the largest membership of any of the mass Fascist organizations...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare Early 1920's Model 1923 Italian Royal Air Force Officer Pilot Wing. The wing is an eagle with a crown above its head. VINTAGE: Circa 1925. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/16" in height and 2-11/16" in width. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1930's -WWII era French Army Pilot Badge stick pin with intricate detail. The pin features a wreath with a pair of detailed wings in the center. The wreath shows a star at the top and a box at the bottom. VINTAGE: Circa 1930's -...