209 Standard of the P.N.F. - G.I.L. (Partito Nazionale Facista-Gioventu Italiana del Littorio.) Section "Ragusa".

The fascist youth organization can be compared to the German Hitler Youth. The standards of the P. N. F. - G. I. L. were the only large type in fascist Italy. They were designed according to the ancient model in the style of the Roman Legion Standards. 

The standard consists of a number of superimposed symbols consisting of a ship, crescent moon (as a tribute to the goddess Diana), Phalera, pine cones, city and the "M" of the Duce (Mussolini). They are surrounded by a laurel wreath on a bundle of Lictors (Fasci), a flag and a large Roman Eagle, a reminder to the world of the domination of ancient Rome.

The mounted cloth standard features gold bullion embroidery with the naming "RAGUSA". The backside features the violet-yellow colors of the P. N. F. with gold bullion fringe to the lower edge. 

The metal parts are made of gold-plated aluminum. The three section staff features bayonet style locking devices and a double strap suspension ring. The manufacturer's name: "Ditta G. Lomazzi Bronze d'arte Milano-Riproduzione vietata" is stamped to the staff. 

Important object of Italian fascism. Only two other specimens are known to be privately owned. Of extraordinary rarity.

Literature: Ugo Pericoli, Le Divise del Duce, Milan 1983, illustration page 15.

The height measures 225 cm.

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