Italian, but not sure what exactly it is.

**TheManWith2FirstName** · 09-30-2011, 04:52 AM

I know that the medal is Italian. The phrase "Sede Provincial Livorno" translates to "provincial headquarters livorno". Livorno being a city on the western edge of Italy. This medal was with other WW2 axis items, and this is one of three things I can't find any information on. Is it ally? Is it axis? What time frame was this worn? Was it worn around the neck or were the 2 holes for sewing? Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Italian, but not sure what exactly it is.

**zwerge** · 09-30-2011, 05:56 AM

RACI could mean Reale Automobile Club Italia,they hold road races in Livorno,and have since about 1927,but I have been wrong before.

**GIZMO8Z** · 09-30-2011, 01:14 PM

Well... the two axes in bundles of rods is an Italian facist symbol, so I'm assuming this badge was used prior to the downfall of Mussolini.

Livorno is a port city... so I'm assuming that's why there's a ship on this badge.

I'm interested to hear what other members have to say on this.

**GIZMO8Z** · 09-30-2011, 01:19 PM

by zwerge

RACI could mean Reale Automobile Club Italia,they hold road races in Livorno,and have since about 1927,but I have been wrong before.

That would explain the cog behind the ship. That cog design features in the RACI logo...

**Sokol** · 09-30-2011, 07:55 PM

I have a similar one, which is probably the general emblem of the organization, while your is from a regional branch. Very nice one!

**TheManWith2FirstName** · 10-02-2011, 04:06 AM

Wow! Not what I was expecting. I'll assume that it was affixed to a car?

**Sokol** · 10-02-2011, 06:44 PM

Yes, this is a badge to be riveted on the front of the car. Here is the site of the organization /in Italian/. Scroll down to year 1927 and you will see my emblem there. Then in 1934 the design was changed a bit. As said, this is the general emblem of the whole organization. And yours is probably an emblem of a regional club from the organization.

Automobile Club d'Italia: Il marchio ACI negli anni

**TheManWith2FirstName** · 10-02-2011, 08:05 PM

Well thanks to all the help. I was a able to find some information from Bonham's auction company. Here are a couple designs that are almost an identical match.

Bonhams - Sale Items