C031593 ITALIAN P.N.F. "ORBACE" UNIFORM GROUPING.
This grouping consists of a PNF membership card of the owner of the grouping, a dress fez, orbace jacket, belt, breeches, socks and.
1. A "Fascio di Combattimento di Taranto" or Identification Card of the owner of this grouping. To the interior is a black and white image of the owner, along with personal handwritten details, membership stamps and office ink stamps.
2. A black wool constructed cap that features all around side panels with vertically ribbed black rayon trim to the top edges which encompass the central oval crown. To the top of the Fez is a multi-strand black artificial silk tassel which was intended to hang over the right side of the cap. The front center of the cap features a hand embroidered cap badge features a bullion badge depicting the "bundle of sticks" with an axe. The cap is fully lined in white silk/rayon with a leather sweatband. The center of the rayon lining where he manufacture name/logo is has been cut out. The cap measures approximately 59.
3. The heavy orbace jacket has a 50" chest and measures 90cm in length from the shoulder seam to the hem. A pair of heavy, button shoulder boards are sewn to either side of the neckline that bear a bullion "fasces" symbol with a gilt button. A four place ribbon bar is sewn to the left breast. The wool is in very good condition.
4. The black leather belt with cross strap measures approximately 138cm in length with the cross strap measuring approximately 97cm in length. The leather remains strong and supple.
5. The black breeches has a six button French fly, with an additional three buttons at the waist, vertical slash pockets to the hips, a single rear pocket with button and an adjustment strap to the rear. Six buttons are sewn to the interior of the waistband to accommodate suspenders. The waist measures approximately 40" with a 25" breech.
6. A pair of black knitted socks with cotton tapes to the bottoms to secure themselves around the heel of the boot. They measure approximately 72cm long. Very fine condition.
Of Note: From the vendor "If you like to publish a short story of this set, I add only that my grandfather, the father of my mother, was from Gallicano nel Lazio, near Rome; he arrived to Taranto, my city, in the first years of 1920 decade, as he had the tax collector office. He lived until 1965. I well remember him, a colossal man, as you can see from the size of his uniform!"
GRADE ****1/2 PRICE $2,380.00
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