OC4549.)WWII ERA ITALIAN FASCIST YOUTH PROFICIENCY BADGE: a high quality silver alloy badge, 40mm wide (larger than a US silver dollar). Has raised relief portrait profile of Mussolini and Italian inscription 'OBBEDIERE COMBATTERE CREDERE' (Obey, Fight, Believe). With 'G.I.L.' at base 'Gioventu Italiana del Littorio' (Fascist Italian Youth Movement) Has Italian national colors decorative bow ribbon and spring pin mounting on back. With Milan, Italy maker on the reverse. Comes in its hinged, 3" square maroon leatherette case with latch at front. Interior of case is lined with plush maroon velvet and has maroon silk upper padding. EXC++++