Italy, Fascist State. A Pair of MVSN Officer’s Shoulder Boards Hold overlaid by Frey’s handwritten signature

overlaid by Frey’s handwritten signature in blue ink

Although originally awarded for both combat and non-combat heroism

and grades near extremely as it shows signs of minimal contact except for contact to the tip

the national lotus flower blossom mark and marked above with a "9" and "0" for silver fineness (

Italy, Fascist State. A Pair of MVSN Officer’s Shoulder Boards Hold overlaid by Frey’s handwritten signatureA Pair of early MSVN (Blackshirt) membership rank shoulder boards, stamped alloy with a gilt wash, depicting a fasces in the center with an eagle button at the end, the reverse in black wool with P. A. F. P Brevettata Napoli silk tag sewn into the strap, measures 60. 8mm (w) x 131. 73 (l), gilt wear, areas of wear, in very fine condition.