Italy, Kingdom. A Fascist Youth "Gioventù Italiana Del Littorio" (Gil) Cross Of Merit For Children Buy Now but could also be awarded

but could also be awarded at the king's prerogative "with the Chain" ("mit der Kette") or without ("ohne Kette")

It was instituted on June 15

In stamped silvered bronze with bronze gilt centre affixed by two prongs

and in overall fair condition

Italy, Kingdom. A Fascist Youth "Gioventù Italiana Del Littorio" (Gil) Cross Of Merit For Children Buy Now but could also be awarded(Croce al merito gioventu Italiana del littorio). In silvered bronze with dark red enamels, measuring 37. 2 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), chipping and crazing evident in the red enamels, scattered silvering wear, original ribbon, near fine. Footnote: The Giovent Italiana del Littorio (GIL) was the consolidated youth movement of the National Fascist Party of Italy that was established in 1937, to replace the Opera Nazionale Balilla (ONB). It was created to