Italian Flags

[Raymond]

Cam S asked about Italian Fascist flags so I thought I'd show the two Italian flags I have.I don't know anything about them so any info would be a big help.

Both are in poor shape,several holes,ripped fabric and loose stiching.The first is a small one the second large.Both have three tie strings to attach to the flag pole.No markings or tags that I can see.

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center top

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center bottom

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Back

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close up

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Second flag front

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Center top

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Helmet,the rim is raised for a 3D effect.

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Helmet rim

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Center bottom

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Back is plain

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I also have two pole tops that I believe are Italian.

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Poor detail(and also poor photography...sorry).

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Last one.Are there any good referance books on Italian militaria?

[oldflagswanted]

...about your two c.WW2 period Italian flags

...thought I'd show the two Italian flags I have. I don't know anything about them so any info would be a big help...

Raymond:
What you have is a local party banner for Cercola, the correct pole top for same looks just like the center of the flag - a axe top fascio, not the tear drop pattern Royal crown Savoy shield type. The second flag shown is a WW1 veterans association flag, and again the correct pole top for same is the flags center device - a WW1 helmet but in a wreath. Most times the correct flag pole tops are harder to find than the flags themselves! <br><center><img src=http://home.att.net/~b.k.weed/nzflagwave.gif></center><center>OldFlagsWanted</center>