Italy, Kingdom. A Voluntary Militia For National Security (Msvn) “Blackshirts” Fez Auction receiving a variety of promotions

receiving a variety of promotions throughout his paramilitary career

Two Second War Merit & Service Awards - War Merit Cross & Faithful Service Medal

A gently worn example depicting only slight signs of wear

and to Captain Wise of the Wilson line steamer Ontario they owe their lives

measuring 107x165mm

Italy, Kingdom. A Voluntary Militia For National Security (Msvn) “Blackshirts” Fez Auction receiving a variety of promotionsThis is an extremely well preserved Voluntary Militia for National Security (Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale) members fez, constructed of fine black doeskin wool. The top of the fez bears a black threaded tassel that hangs over the sides. The fez is surrounded by a fold down panel that is adorned with a band of woven black machine embroidered ribbon. A rolled, black threaded cord is stitched to the front and rear, and hangs over the side