Italian Republic - Salt and Tobacco Section No. 22 - Enamel sign - Iron

Rare enamel sign with a black and white fire enamel finish.
Bearing the inscription 'T Sali e Tabacchi Riv. N. 22' and the official emblem of the Italian Republic.
composed of a five-pointed white star (the Stella d'Italia), a steel gear wheel, an olive branch, and an oak branch, all tied by a ribbon bearing the inscription 'REPUBLIC OF ITALY'.
Original from the 70s
Originating from an old tobacco shop in the Municipality of Rome.
It was displayed on a pole outside the tobacco shop and paired with another sign so that it could be seen from both sides of the street.

Dimensions: 70x40x1 cm

Excellent conditions as shown in the photo.

Tracked shipment with professional packaging.

The photos are an integral part of the description, as the photographed sign is the one actually for sale.

The official emblem of the Italian Republic present on the sign has the following meaning:
The star is the oldest Italian national symbol, dating back to ancient Greece.
The gear symbolizes work and progress, while the olive branch and oak branch represent peace and the strength of the Italian people, respectively.