Unknown pair of wing badges - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Alex Rice · #1 24-01-23, 03:19 PM

Hi All
Any ideas what these are? They look like collar or maybe shoulder strap devices, each one about 40mm long.
Thanks, cheers,
Alex

arrestingu · #2 24-01-23, 06:05 PM

I think they are Italian , Gil pre airman collar badges.

Alex Rice · #3 25-01-23, 05:28 AM

Thanks. "Gil pre airman..."?? Don't understand.
Cheers,
Alex

mike_vee · #4 25-01-23, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Rice

Thanks. "Gil pre airman..."?? Don't understand.
Cheers,
Alex

Italian Air Force - Pre Airmen - "Pre-Avieri"

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THE ITALIAN FASCIST YOUTH - (G.I.L.) PRE-AVIERI
The Fascist Youth was called "Gioventu Italiana Del'Littorio" meaning The Fascists Youth of the Lictors.

Another option for the badges is :

Quote:

Italian Air Force Chief Warrant Officer in a Flying Role, epaulette and collar rank.

https://allbadges.net/en/badge/9347

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Alex Rice · #5 25-01-23, 09:50 AM

Hi Mike
Thanks, looks very similar and a possible match. I have seen a lot of WWII era Italian badges and the double, fold-over tangs is common but usually they are thin brass plate but these are better made than that. Maybe earlier issue and better quality? A lot of Italian items made it down here to SA after the war so very likely to be one of them.
Cheers,
Alex