Italy, Fascist State. A Fascist Pilot Qualification Badge C.1940 Auction who trained at Partridge Island

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my gratitude for the help and kindness which you have shown to the children who crossed the sea from the United Kingdom many months ago

It is painted on cardstock

Italy, Fascist State. A Fascist Pilot Qualification Badge C.1940 Auction who trained at Partridge IslandConstructed of zinc with gilt, an Italian Fascist Pilot Qualification Badge of 1935 1943 period, measuring 73 mm (w) x 21. 7 mm (h), with principle horizontal pinback, light contact, presenting cross removed from the top of the surmounted crown, otherwise the badge retains the fascist iconography and the crown, very good condition.