Italy, Kingdom. A Voluntary Militia For National Security (Msvn) “Blackshirts” Fez Archive 2) A private purchase Iron

2) A private purchase Iron Cross 1914 Second Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2

His career during the war and postwar would see him being in charge of a section of aero-engine and airframe inspection and maintenance at various stations

5) The War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords “Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2

63 mm x 75 mm

Armed insurrection broke out in both years

Italy, Kingdom. A Voluntary Militia For National Security (Msvn) “Blackshirts” Fez Archive 2) A private purchase IronThis 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