Italian Militaria

This is an early Italian "General of Division" gold bullion bandolier and patch box in the original round box, circa mid-19th century.

This is a very heavy cloth of gold on black velvet covered chest strap and bandolier with devices for a General grade officer of the Italian Carabinieri. It is shown in the case here. A view from the side is here.

The device on the patch box is an eagle and crown, predating the fascist era. The entwined VE device is gold on silver shield with the two chained arrows, as shown here.

The condition is used. There are some scuffs on the patch box (it needs polish). There is some wear to the velvet of the patch box and some tarnish from age. The bandolier has some minor wrinkles from years of storage in the original box. The exterior of the round box and cover show routine storage wear and signs of handling. It is in overall very good serviceable original condition.

The condition is excellent to near mint throughout.

Here is a view of the front and back of the hilt and grip area.

It has no maker marks.

The blade measures 5-7/8 inches and the dagger is 10-3/4 inches long overall.

The leather scabbard is included and it is in excellent condition.

The condition is near excellent throughout. The blade is in near mint original condition, with some very minor signs of careful sharpening of the edge.

It measures 11-1/4 inches long overall and has a 6-3/4 inch blade.

Here is a view of the front and back of the hilt and grip area.  The discoloration on the grip is from fossilization, and it is not a break or flaw in the grip itself. It has no maker marks.

There is the correct short scabbard and leather hanger with this dagger.

The condition is near excellent throughout. The blade is in near mint original condition, with some very minor signs of careful sharpening of the edge.

It measures 12 inches long overall and has a 7-1/8 inch blade.

Here is a view of the front and back of the hilt and grip area. It has no maker marks.

There is the short scabbard with ring mounts with this dagger.

The condition is near excellent throughout. The blade is in near mint original condition.

It measures 12-3/8 inches long overall and has a 7-7/8 inch blade.

Here is a view of the front and back of the hilt and grip area. It has no maker marks.

There is the copper tip scabbard with brass ring mounts with this dagger.

The condition is near excellent throughout, excepting freckling and bubbling of the original paint on the scabbard, as shown. The blade is in near mint original condition.

It measures 12-1/4 inches long overall and has a 7-3/4 inch blade.

Here is a view of the front and back of the hilt and grip area. It has no maker marks.

There is the copper scabbard with copper ring mounts with this dagger.

The condition is near excellent throughout. The blade is in near mint original condition, with some very minor signs of careful sharpening of the edge.

It measures 11-1/8 inches long overall and has a 6-3/4 inch blade. It is 12 inches long in the scabbard.

Here is a view of the front and back of the hilt and grip area. It has no maker marks.

There is a nickel plated short scabbard and bullion hanger with this dagger.

The condition is near excellent throughout. The blade is in near mint original condition, with some very minor signs of careful sharpening of the edge.

It measures 11-1/8 inches long overall and has a 6-3/4 inch blade. It is 12 inches long in the scabbard.

Here is a view of the front and back of the hilt and grip area. It has no maker marks.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent. The blade is in near mint original condition.  The scabbard has moderate wear to the paint, some of the copper shows.

It measures 12-1/4 inches long overall and has a 7-3/4 inch blade. It is 13-5/8 inches long in the painted copper scabbard.  The scabbard fittings are brass.

Here is a view of the front and back of the hilt and grip area. It has no maker marks.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent. The blade is in near excellent original condition.  The scabbard has moderate wear to the paint, with some bubbling of the paint present.

It measures 12-1/4 inches long overall and has a 7-3/4 inch blade. It is 13-5/8 inches long in the painted brass fitted scabbard.

Here is a view of the front and back of the hilt and grip area. There is some stippling on the aluminum, apparent in the images. It has no maker marks.

The condition is slightly used, with some wear from everyday routine use. It is in overall very good serviceable original condition, with no significant flaws or defects. It has both metal collar insignia and metal fighter pilot wing.

The size is 17 inches shoulder to shoulder; 18 inches underarm underarm; 27 inches collar to waist; 16 inches underarm to sleeve end.  So it is a US size 36 or so.

Here is a view of the back. It has AERONAUTICA-COMMANDO CACCIA (Air Commando Hunter) and "4" size marks on the lining near the collar.  This is a view of the collar from the back. This is a view of one of the maker marked snaps.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-3/4 inches.

The condition is slightly used, with some little nicks and dings from everyday routine use. It is in overall very good serviceable original condition. It has a round wire attachment pin. There is moderate tarnish from age.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-3/4 inches.

The condition is very good. It has a round wire spring type attachment pin pad mounted assembly. It is a solid die-struck medal.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks, the back is completely sterile, including the pad.

This badge is pictured on page 127 Plate 58, Figure 61 of Badges and Insignia of the Elite Forces by Leroy Thompson.

It measures 45mm by 33mm (1-7/8 by 1-1/4 inches) in diameter.

The condition is near excellent. It has a round attachment nut with Yugoslavia marks. It is a solid die-struck medal.

Here is a view of the back. The nut has  AU. M. SUBOTICA markings.

It measures 29mm by 43mm. It is dated 29 September 1943, the date of the RSI Italian Armistice.

The condition is very good. It has a round wire spring type attachment pin pad mounted assembly. It is a solid die-struck medal.

Here is a view of the back. It has no maker marks, the back is marked EDZ. D'ART BOERI ROMA.

It measures 23mm by 27mm (7/8 by 1-1/8 inches).

This is a view of the reverse. It has no maker nor registration marks.

The size is 1 inch across. 

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

This is a view of the reverse. It has no maker nor registration marks.

The size is 1 inch across. 

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

This badge features wings, a parachute canopy, and star with no wreath.

This is a view of the reverse. It has no maker nor registration marks.

The size is 1/2 inches (15mm) across.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

The condition is near excellent for all pieces.  Two infantry unit insignia are die struck brass, the artillery ordnance is embroidered with a gilt metal cross device, and the cavalry is embroidered with a bullion "7"

Here is a view of the back. There are no apparent maker markings.

The largest piece measures 2 by 3 inches.

The condition is near excellent for both pieces.  There are imperial devices separately applied and a pair of Corpo marked Imperial buttons.

Here is a view of the back. There are no apparent maker markings.

Each shoulder board measures 2-1/2 by 5-1/4 inches.

The original monument was rendered in 1924 as a memorial to the fallen soldiers during WWI (1915-1918) by Minerbi.  The plaque was rendered by C. Rivalta

Here is a view of the artist maker marks and some of the detail.

The bronze piece measures 7-7/8 by 4-7/8 inches. The wood frame measures 7 by 10 inches.

The condition is near excellent.

This is a complex bullion and sequins insignia, with red silk floss on highlights on the aviation type eagle.  The sword is clutched in the talons of the eagle superimposed on oak leaves.

The condition is near good overall, with some wear to the bullion, as shown. The bullion is woven on green wool felt and it has about 95% of the original paper backing.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2 by 3-1/2 inches.

This is a black silkscreen printed lettering on wine red armband.

The condition is used, near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 14-1/2 by 4 inches.

This is an embroidered patch, with white silk floss on green linen with a darker green silk floss border.

This patch was used to identify Italian POWs under US Army control during the war. This is a period photograph of a formation of Italian POWs and their American guards clearly showing this patch in wear. The photo is NOT a part of this offering, it is shown for context. It may be available separately, inquire for price and availability.

The condition is used, near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3-1/4 by 6 inches wide.

This is a large multi-piece tricolor triangular pennant with a silk-screened central emblem. There are four cloth tape ties for attachment to a standard or guidon.  The material is a medium coarse woven wool.

The condition is used, near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 22 on the hoist by 28 inches on the fly.

This is a large multi-piece tricolor triangular pennant with a multi-piece applied central emblem. There are four cloth tape ties for attachment to a standard or guidon.  The material is a light cotton or linen.

The condition is used, near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 27 on the hoist by 33 inches on the fly.

This is a fork built in the same style as much of the Fascist architecture of the time. It has an integral molded raised fasces insignia on the handle.

The condition is well-used with heavy tarnish, still near excellent.

Here is a view of the back. This is a close-up of the maker marks.

It measures approximately 10 inches.

This is a matched set of grips for the dress dagger.

The condition is used, still near excellent.

Here is a view of the back. This is a close-up of the maker marks.

Each measures 17mm by 80mm.

This is a matched set of grips for the dress dagger.

The condition is used, still near excellent.

Here is a view of the back. This is a close-up of the maker marks.

Each measures 17mm by 80mm.

This is a brass device for attachment to the grip of the dress dagger. It has a integral screw mount. The screw shown is included.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 9mm by 25mm.

This is a die struck brass device for attachment to the grip of the  dagger. It has a integral screw mount and hex nut. The nut is included.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

This is LARGER than the one shown above. It measures 12mm by 33mm.

This is an enameled brass device for attachment to a uniform. It has a spring pin closure. There are no maker marks apparent.

The condition is well-used, good to near very good. There is some slight oxidation to the brass from age and chips to the enamel as shown. The central star is separately applied..

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 30mm.

There are a number of aluminum and red and yellow enamel on brass devices for attachment to a uniform. It has drilled holes for mounting. There is a RIPR. VIETATA raised mark (Reproduction Forbidden) on the back. It comes in the original glassine maker marked issue bag, marked BERTONI MILANO.

The condition is mostly unissued, near mint. There is some slight oxidation to the aluminum from age and tarnish to brass on some pieces.

This is a gilded brass device for attachment to a uniform cloak. It has three loops on each disk for mounting.

The condition is unissued, near mint. There is some slight oxidation to the aluminum from age.

Here is a view of the back.

The disks measure 32mm (1-3/8 inches) by 160mm (6-1/4 inches) long overall.

This is a black wool with heavy silver and gold bullion wire device for attachment to a uniform.

The condition is used, very good to near excellent. There is some slight oxidation to the bullion from age.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 48mm by 75mm.

This is a black wool with heavy silver and gold bullion wire device for attachment to a uniform.

The condition is used, very good to near excellent. There is some slight oxidation to the bullion from age.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 48mm by 75mm.

This is a purple wool with heavy silver and gold bullion wire device for attachment to a uniform.

The condition is used, very good to near excellent. There is some slight oxidation to the bullion from age.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 48mm by 75mm.

This is an aluminum device for attachment to a uniform. It has drilled holes for mounting. There is a RIPR. VIETATA raised mark (Reproduction Forbidden) on the back. It comes in the original glassine maker marked issue bag, marked BERTONI MILANO.

The condition is unissued, near mint. There is some slight oxidation to the aluminum from age.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 31mm by 50mm.

This is a  green, white and red baked enamel on gilded brass device. It features a separately applied fasces device. It has F.M. LORIOLI CASTELLI raised maker marks and has MOD. DEPOSITATO registered marks disallowing reproduction.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 20mm by 15mm.

This is a white Bakelite device for attachment to a woman's uniform above the left breast. It has three wide flat prongs on the back for mounting. There is a RIPRODUZIONE VIETATA raised mark (Reproduction Prohibited) and CASTELLI-GEROSA S.A. maker marks on the back. The "M" is molded and gilt, the star is metal and separately applied. This exact badge is pictured in wear in Volume II of Ieri Ho Visto il Duce on page 200. We have the trilogy set of this great reference for sale. Email for details.

The condition is near excellent. There is some slight wear from age.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 45mm by 50mm. (1-3/4 by 2 inches)

This is a white enamel on gilt metal device. It features a blossoming tree and "M" Mussolini initial. It is VENTRALLA ROMA raised maker marks and has registered marks disallowing reproduction.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 20mm by 30mm.

This propaganda paper covers the time period from July 1941 through November 1941, It was printed in August 1942.

The condition is used with some wear and tear on the edges, and a couple of (repairable) long tears on the lower footer. It is still very good to near excellent.

Here is a detail view. This is a close-up of the masthead.

It measures approximately 28 by 40 inches.  There are fold lines from when it was originally mailed.  It will be shipped folded on the original creases.