Post-1943 Firenze-Made Italian Air Force Pilot Wing with Crown Jeweler-Removed
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Description
This is a post-1943 Italian Air Force pilot wing. The wing is an eagle clutching a fasces from which the original crown was removed by a jeweler. Typically pilots who remained loyal to Mussolini or the fascist cause after his death removed the crown from their wing and retained the fasces. The wing has a Florentine maker's mark.
VINTAGE:Circa post-1943.
SIZE:5/8" height and 2-15/16" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with Italian-style plunger-style catch.
MARKINGS:PICCHIANI-BARLACCHI FIRENZE.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX10 LDEJX10/10 SDEJX8/13
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): Wing is in beautiful shape with light tarnishing.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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