Need ID help on pin! found 5/13/10

[deanv63]

Say on the front GIL. com. federale di palermo, festaginnastica a xvll, on back say mortillarc paino palermo. Any help would be great, Thanks !

 

[Dano Sverige]

Mussolini wearing a javelin thrower earring!
Athletics/Gymnastics pin from Benito's era ?

 

[Lucas]

I didn't see Mussolini till I read your post! Yeah that's him! Must be a sports award or something.

 

[diggummup]

Italian Fascist sports pin or........ what Dano Sverige said.

 

[Bramblefind]

Here's one on eBay -

PALERMO 1939 FITNESS FESTIVAL PINS # 389 GIL
Condizioni dell'oggetto: Item condition: -- -
Prezzo: Price: EUR 50,00 EUR 50.00

 

[Dano Sverige]

$62 worth...nice!