Italian Fasist Banner

[Parrothead]

I posted this in the International section before seeing the Italian section. Sorry - Mods, can it please be moved?

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...10#post3674610

[Parrothead]

Here are photos from my other thread. The banner measures appox 18" x 24". The embrodiering appears to be a metallic thread. Rhe reverse has a multi pieced sewn Italian flag and also a small makers tag at the bottom. Any help with IDing this or its value would be greatly appreciated.

Mark

[Parrothead]

Reverse

[Parrothead]

Close up of the embrodiery

[Parrothead]

Makers tag

[Parrothead]

I also found this small lapel pin with it.

[Parrothead]

Reverse is stamped J. A. Pagani Milano on the base and Jocan E Pagani Milano Via Brioschi on the button tab.

[oldflagswanted]

Womans fascist group banner ???

Here are photos from my other thread. The banner measures appox 18" x 24". The
embrodiering appears to be a metallic thread. Rhe reverse has a multi pieced sewn
Italian flag and also a small makers tag at the bottom. Any help with IDing this or its
value would be greatly appreciated.
Mark

Nice original womans fascist group banner from Vallenlunga, located about one hour
driving time southeast of Palermo Sicily. Female fascists assisted at hospitals, nursing
homes, and they encouraged improved housewife selfsufficency, child hygiene, and
promoted party propaganda that farm life was to be more appreciated over the harmful
trends experienced from urban life. IMO a banner worth say around $500 to $750.

..............................PS/ For more info visit online
.................----> http://www.vallelunga.com/town.aspx
....
VALLELUNGA PRATAMENO, a very ancient town of 6,000 in Sicily, Italy
lies on a 1200 feet.high plateau surrounded by the "Madonie" Mountains.
Nearby villages are Valledolmo and Mussomeli. Vallelunga P. has a beautiful
Piazza and a gothic-Norman Cathedral. A "Congrega Maria Santissima di Loreto
was established by the early Italian immigrants at St. Anthony's Church in
Buffalo, N.Y. on Nov. 26, 1905 with 150 members. In past years the feast to
Our Lady of Loreto, special patron of the "Vallelunghesi" was celebrated with a
solemn Mass, a parade with band and fireworks. The statue of the Italian "Black
Madonna" is honored at St. Anthony's in a annual special mass.

[Parrothead]

Nice original womans fascist group banner from Vallenlunga, located about one hour
driving time southeast of Palermo Sicily. Female fascists assisted at hospitals, nursing
homes, and they encouraged improved housewife selfsufficency, child hygiene, and
promoted party propaganda that farm life was to be more appreciated over the harmful
trends experienced from urban life. IMO a banner worth say around $500 to $750.

Thank you for the information! The officer whose foot locker these items came from was attached with 12th Corps during the war when they went through italy so it makes sense.

Regards,

Mark

[Luca Ongaro]

As stated, original fascist flag and PNF pin.
Luca