Scarce Late 1930s-WWII Italian Fascist Youth (GIL) Little Sailor (Marinaretto) Cap Badge
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Scarce Late 1930s-WWII Italian Fascist Youth (GIL) Little Sailor (Marinaretto) Cap Badge

Code: omit20023l


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a scarce circa 1930s or World War II "little sailor" (marinaretto) cap badge for an officer-in-training for the Italian Fascist Youth (GIL: Giovent Italiana del Littorio). The group began in 1926 as the ONB (Opera Nazionale Balilla) and was renamed GIL in 1937. The GIL's pre-Marine cadet training was at Brindisi and Venice. The badge has an anchor bearing the letter M at its center in golden bullion. The above photo is not included in the sale of the badge - it is to illustrate how it was worn only.

VINTAGE: Circa 1930s World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 2" in height and 2" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Wool embroidered in bullion thread, muslin backing.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an Italian militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VBJX12 LIEX11/12

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows some light wear and very minor tarnish.

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

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