RARE Early WWII Italian Airforce Downed Pilot Next of Kin Memorial Lapel Pin by Pagani, Milano

This is a rare, Early WWII Italian Air Force Downed Pilot next of kin memorial lapel pin by Pagani, Milano. The pin shows an eagle perched atop an airplane propeller. This pin was used to try and console the grieving families of downed pilots during WWII.

Circa WWII

Approximately 1-5/8" x 5/8

Enameled and gold filled brass

Button boot

"S.A. PAGANI, MILANO. VIA BRIOCHI 35

This is from a Foreign Militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBAX17 LBGEX02/17

6+ (Fine-Very Fine): There is light to moderate wear, the brass is starting to come through the gold.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.