Description
This is a rare circa 1940-1943 officer breast badge for the Italian Fascist Party (PNF - Partito Nazionale Fascista) Provincial Vice President of the Country Reserve. The PNF, conceived of by Benito Mussolini, prevailed from 1922 until 194The badge is by Tanfani & Bertarelli, and is embroidered in gold bullion and has an affixed enameled medallion.
VINTAGE:Circa 1940-1943.
SIZE:Approximately 3-1/8" in height and 2-3/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Silk and wool felt embroidered in silk/ cotton and bullion thread, gilt brass with enamel, paper backing.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:P.N.F. Riprodvzione Vietata Tanfani & Bertarelli Roma.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an Italian militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MDJX12 LAGEX10/12 SeAGEX12/14
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The badge shows light wear to the reverse only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.