Italy, Fascist State. A Youth "Opera Balilla" Field Badge, By Lorioli & Castelli, C.1940 GTRexclude fine condition with most of

fine condition with most of the vertical folding crease having come apart

on army green rayon base

where he was named Acting Flight Lieutenant on April 1

incorporating a wreath of laurel leaves framing "RCAF"

He was struck off strength of District Depot No

Italy, Fascist State. A Youth "Opera Balilla" Field Badge, By Lorioli & Castelli, C.1940 GTRexclude fine condition with most ofIn silver, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of Benito Mussolini, flanked by upward pointing rifles on either side, surrounded by the inscription "VII CAMPO DVX OPERA BALILLA" beside a fasces blade and inscribed "A. XIII" below, reverse maker marked "LORIOLI & CASTELLI MILANO" and marked "MODELLO DEPOSITATO RIPRODUZIONE INTERDETTA", measuring 38 mm in diameter, vertical pinback, oxidation spot evident on the obverse, very light contact, near