Aiguillette

Object number2011.26.2

Datec. 1925

OriginItaly

Mediumnylon

Credit LineGIft of Rosemary Sirianni

DescriptionWhite cord aiguillette.Dimensions0.625 x 25 in. (1.6 x 63.5 cm)
Historical NotesWhite cording that was part of the uniform for the fascist youth camp Vincent Sirianni was part of while living in Italy. Sirianni was born in Gizzeria, Italy, in 1923, and immigrated to America in 1933. Vincent Sirianni served in Europe and North Africa as an administrator, due mostly to the fact that he spoke Italian and English, as well as some French. He also knew shorthand. Vincent Sirianni is donor Rosemary Sirianni's father.

Previous owner Vincent Sirianni (born 1923)

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