PRE WW2 ITALIAN FASCIST UNIVERSITY STUDENTS CAP

Unusual (To say the least) Italian Fascist Students cap
Blue Felt body with elongated front "Peak"
Approx. 16" long from front to back
With Gilt wire tassel decoration to one side
Gilt wire edging and decorative front knot
(Also has an additional Black knot or tassel to the front)
The cap is decorated with various badges / medals
Some Religious / Historical others Fascist
Gilt metal GIL insignia to both sides,
Small medal with Mussolini's head ,
larger Bronze medal with Fascist Axe & naked man (Sports ?)
There is also a Gilt metal "Eagle" attached
(Similar to the one used by the RAF)
Inside has a sweat band with Milan maker / retailers stamp
Not often seen and as stated unusual to say the least
Looks like something the Pied Piper would have worn !

Code: 50514