Italy, Kingdom. A Voluntary Militia For National Security (Msvn) “Blackshirts” Fez Archive 5) The War Merit Cross

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

the left one with a black metal dual-pronged buckle stamped "PRIMA"

as a result of long hours and unstinted energy

the reverse numbered “139347”

Italy, Kingdom. A Voluntary Militia For National Security (Msvn) “Blackshirts” Fez Archive 5) The War Merit CrossThis 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