Original Italian WWII G.I.L. Youth Overseas Cap Captured by G.I. & Covered in Captured Italian Insignia Miscellaneous Gun Parts an abbreviation of "Österreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft"

an abbreviation of "Österreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft"

the defense consisted of Japanese and American lawyers

and pin are all missing from the fuse

The crossguard is however somewhat loose

Very rare and offered in excellent condition

Original Italian WWII G.I.L. Youth Overseas Cap Captured by G.I. & Covered in Captured Italian Insignia Miscellaneous Gun Parts an abbreviation of "Österreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft"Original Item. Only One Available. This is a scarce overseas style cap for the Italian Fascist Youth, otherwise known as the Giovent Italiana del Littorio (GIL). The cap is all suede style black with a bullion cap badge to the front for the GIL, depicting the fasces with a shield, knife, and axe. This example was captured by an American soldier who covered it in a variety of Italian GIL badges, medal ribbons, Italian buttons, chevrons, and more, with