Original Italian WWII G.I.L. Youth Overseas Cap Captured by G.I. & Covered in Captured Italian Insignia P-1853 Enfield The Medal "For the Defence

The Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad" was awarded to all participants in the defense of Leningrad - soldiers of the Red Army

A clear marking is present on the top of the chamber ring: P23

and each of these were fitted with an Entfernungsmesser 4 meter Raumbild (Höhe) 36 or Em 4m R

the cylinder "Naval Engagement Scene" is still present at about 60%

before the "Night of the Long Knives"

Original Italian WWII G.I.L. Youth Overseas Cap Captured by G.I. & Covered in Captured Italian Insignia P-1853 Enfield The Medal "For the DefenceOriginal 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