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SS Augustus Cruise Ship pin S.A. Picchian e Barlacchi O.N.D. Genova 1936 Fascist
SS Augustus Cruise Ship pin S.A. Picchian e Barlacchi O.N.D. Genova 1936 Fascist
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SS Augustus, an Italian ocean liner launched in 1927. At the time, it was the largest motor ship in the world.
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Crociera Augustus: Cruise of the Augustus
O.N.D. Genova:** *Opera Nazionale Dopolavoro* (National After-work Club) of Genoa. This was the state-run recreational organization for workers during the Fascist regime.
27, 9. - 3. 10. XIV This date indicates the cruise took place from September 27 to October 3 in the year **XIV** (14) of the Fascist Era. Since the "Era Fascista" began in 1922, the year XIV corresponds to 1936. The hallmark on the back, S.A. Picchiani e Barlacchi - Firenze
This brooch was a souvenir or "ticket" badge for members of the Genoa branch the O.N.D. who participated in this maritime excursion. The regime used cruises as a way to promote "healthy leisure" and national pride.
Memorabilia for the SS Augustus specifically is desirable because the ship was later converted into an aircraft carrier (the *Sparviero*) during WWII but never completed.
translates
Crociera Augustus: Cruise of the Augustus
O.N.D. Genova:** *Opera Nazionale Dopolavoro* (National After-work Club) of Genoa. This was the state-run recreational organization for workers during the Fascist regime.
27, 9. - 3. 10. XIV This date indicates the cruise took place from September 27 to October 3 in the year **XIV** (14) of the Fascist Era. Since the "Era Fascista" began in 1922, the year XIV corresponds to 1936. The hallmark on the back, S.A. Picchiani e Barlacchi - Firenze
This brooch was a souvenir or "ticket" badge for members of the Genoa branch the O.N.D. who participated in this maritime excursion. The regime used cruises as a way to promote "healthy leisure" and national pride.
Memorabilia for the SS Augustus specifically is desirable because the ship was later converted into an aircraft carrier (the *Sparviero*) during WWII but never completed.
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