Italy. A M.S.V.N. General's Dagger 1935 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic It was awarded for military

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

It is an internationally recognized order of knighthood

with some flecking of enamels and loss of silver finish evident

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

Italy. A M.S.V.N. General's Dagger 1935 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic It was awarded for militaryThe 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