Italy, Kingdom. A Fascist Youth "Gioventù Italiana Del Littorio" (Gil) Cross Of Merit For Children Newly Listed FROM THE ‘BIG RED ONE’”

FROM THE ‘BIG RED ONE’”

a Maltese cross paty constructed of blackened Kriegsmetall alloy

white and brown embroidery on forest green wool

the bust surrounded by four architectural scenes in the formation of a cross

Italy, Kingdom. A Fascist Youth "Gioventù Italiana Del Littorio" (Gil) Cross Of Merit For Children Newly Listed FROM THE ‘BIG RED ONE’”(Croce al merito gioventu Italiana del littorio). In silvered bronze with dark red enamels, measuring 37. 2 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), chipping and crazing evident in the red enamels, scattered silvering wear, original ribbon, near fine. Footnote: The Giovent Italiana del Littorio (GIL) was the consolidated youth movement of the National Fascist Party of Italy that was established in 1937, to replace the Opera Nazionale Balilla (ONB). It was created to