WWII Period

ARTIFACT: This is an Italian Post and Telegraph Militia (Milizia Postelegrafonica) enlisted man shoulder board from the 1930's into World War II. Formed in 1925, this group had anti-fraud duties during peacetime, as well as its wartime functions such as...

ARTIFACT: This is a very rare Italian Army Paratrooper non-commissioned officer sleeve badge from World War II. The badge would have been worn on the officer's left sleeve, and is an embroidered red parachute. VINTAGE: Circa World War II...

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 rare matched pair of Italian Fascist Port Militia (Milizia Portuaria) officer collar anchors from World War II. Formed in 1924, this group protected the ports of Italy and her possessions. Each anchor is on blue twill embroidered in...

ARTIFACT: This is an amazingly rare post-1943 Italian Air Force 'Full Dress' or 'Evening Dress' pilot wing to a Moschettieri del Duce. These elite guard only wore black uniforms and silver insignia, even air force men; hence the rare solid silver wing...

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: This is a World War II pin for the Italian Fascist School. Questo è un perno della seconda guerra mondiale per la Mutualita Scolastica Italiana. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. Circa Seconda guerra mondiale. SIZE: Approximately 15/16" in height...

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 scarce early World War II Italian Air Force pilot dive bomber qualification badge, gold level, in plated zinc instead of the typical aluminum. The badge is by Bomisa of Milan. The center of the badge shows a golden winged lightning...

ARTIFACT: This is a nicely detailed circa early World War II Italian Air Force pilot wing in stamped brass. The wing is an eagle beneath a crown clutching a fascia. VINTAGE: Circa early World War II. SIZE: Approximately 1" in height and 2-15/16" in...

ARTIFACT: Nice example of the Italian Air Force air crewman's badge. VINTAGE: Circa WWII. SIZE: 3/4" in width x 1" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Nickel plated nickel. ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with simple safety-pin catch. MARKINGS: None...