constanius Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 The Fascists were named after the Roman Fasces, the bundle of rods and axe tied with ribbon. carried by the Lictors when accompanying a Magistrate. The Fasces was a symbol of the Authority and Capital Power held by the Magistrate. Italian Fascist Medal. SORTI DEVOTA FUTURAE Rev: A VII O.N.B. by Papi for Lorioli Castelli Bronze 41mm. The A VII is for year 7 in the Fascist Calendar. Opera Nazionale Balilla (ONB) was an Italian Fascist youth organization, created through Mussolini's decree of April 3 1926. It was named after Balilla (Giovan Battista Perasso), a semi-legendary Genoese character who started the local revolt of 1746 against the Austrian Habsburg forces that occupied the city in the War of Succession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumisMattic2200 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Very interesting medal Mr. Constantius. I hate fascists but the artisanry is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted September 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Very interesting medal Mr. Constantius. I hate fascists but the artisanry is fantastic. Is Fascism rearing its ugly head again in Italy? LINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumisMattic2200 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Oh but the italians have been like that a long time haven't they? I have a mental image of the footballer Palo di Canio doing a Nazi salute after a football match with his face all contorted, I think the Germans have this problem too...oh don't forget the BNP in the UK!.. but don't worry, we will exterminate them all one day SORTI DEVOTA FUTURAE - what does this translate as?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted September 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 SORTI DEVOTA FUTURAE - what does this translate as?? Fate(destiny) is devotion to the future. The acceptance of change in art, architecture, education etc, or the casting off of the shackles & traditions of the past. Modernism/Futurism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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