Italy, Kingdom. A Fascist Youth Gil (Gioventu Italiana Del Littorio) Fascist Youth Mariner Merit Badge Auction measuring 98 mm x 72

measuring 98 mm x 72 mm

scattered gilt wear exposing the metal base on the helmet and the underlying bronze-coloured wash overall

Private Johnston was a friend of 784921 Sapper Harold Lake

He was struck off strength to the 14th Infantry Battalion

with only two small and light stains on the inside

Italy, Kingdom. A Fascist Youth Gil (Gioventu Italiana Del Littorio) Fascist Youth Mariner Merit Badge Auction measuring 98 mm x 72In silvered bronze, obverse illustrating a Fascist youth sailor at the left, looking through a porthole at a battleship on the waves, the GIL insignia at the base, inscribed "AL MERITO PREMARINARO G. I. L." on the porthole, reverse maker marked "S. A. PICCHIANI BARLACCHI FIRENZE", measuring 40. 2 mm in diameter, vertical pinback, scattered silvering wear, spotting, contact marks, very fine.