Italy, Kingdom. A National Fascist Youth Organization (Onb) Membership Badge United Republic of type “A” badges by this

type “A” badges by this maker are very scarce

For his exceptional leadership and devotion to duty under fire I very strongly recommend this officer for the award of the Distinguished Service Order

loop maker marked “138” (Julius Maurer

Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and pertinent letters and documents

measuring 35 mm x 35 mm

Italy, Kingdom. A National Fascist Youth Organization (Onb) Membership Badge United Republic of type “A” badges by this(Opera Nazionale Balilla). In silvered brass, obverse illustrating the right facing bust of Benito Mussolini, surrounded by the inscriptions "SE AVANZO SEGVITEMI" above and "OPERA BALILLA" below, reverse maker marked "SOC. IT. ARTE MEDAGLIE ROMA" framing a fasces, measuring 38. 5 mm in diameter, vertical pinback, light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The Opera Nazionale Balilla (ONB) was an Italian Fascist youth organization functioning