Italy. A M.S.V.N. General's Dagger 1935 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic repair present in the blue

repair present in the blue enamels on the ribbon banner on the reverse

To Gefreiten H

the battalion took part in Operation Slapstick

It was awarded for military services and for strengthening the armed forces of the Republic

each with key numbers referring back to the plates used

Italy. A M.S.V.N. General's Dagger 1935 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic repair present in the blueThe Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (MVSN, "Voluntary Militia for National Security"), commonly called the Blackshirts; the General's dagger, with nickel plated fittings and blade (other Officers and NCO's had blade and fittings in chemically blue finish). The overall length of dagger is approximately 33cm (or 13 inches); blade is nickel plated, 21cm in length, unmarked, in extremely fine condition. Cross guard is nickel plated, and of