Scarce Ca. 1933 Fascist Italy M.V.S.N. (Blackshirts) 10 Year Service Medal

Scarce circa 1933 Fascist Italy MVSN (Black Shirts) 10 year Service Medal. The front of the medal depicts a cross with four Fasces and a center circle with the letters "MVSN" standing for Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (National Security Volunteer Militia) and the reverse "DIECI ANNI" (ten years) with a red, white, green, and navy blue ribbon. The medal is un-marked, as issued and made by Lorioli of Milan.

Circa 1933

1 ½" x 4 ¼"

Brass.

None.

None, as issued.

This is from a small group of Italian Militaria items which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VEJX12 LABEX9/14 SeACEX7/15

8+ (Excellent): Ribbon has small pin mark, medal shows very little wear and has a beautiful patina.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.