Vintage Goldworm Mock Turtleneck Virgin Merino Wool Mod Tunic Top Made in Italy

This beautiful 1960's - 1970's colorful knit top was made in Italy by the famous award-winning maker, Goldworm.  The Goldworm company was founded in 1927 by Samuel Goldworm (d.1953) and his wife Gertrude (d.1983). Their son, Robert Goldworm, joined the company in 1947, and succeeded his father as company president. Under Robert's leadership, the company became quickly renowned for high quality knitwear, for which it won a Coty Award in 1956.  Robert Goldworm was an active promoter of knitwear, opening a base in Milan, Italy, where he could have top-quality Italian knits made for the New York market.  The first designer of American knits in Italy, in 1959 he was made a Commander of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity by the Italian government in recognition of his active promotion and support of the Italian knitwear industry. In addition to this, Goldworm won five Woolknit Design Awards. REF: Wikipedia It features a 17.5" zipper closure at the back from its mock turtleneck. Each