Italy, Kingdom. An MVSN Anti-Aircraft Unit Sleeve Shield Buy Now Light Gun Battery

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1897 in Almonte

with a Luftwaffe eagle superimposed on the wreath (note the lack of a swastika)

It measures approximately 470 mm across the shoulders

Italy, Kingdom. An MVSN Anti-Aircraft Unit Sleeve Shield Buy Now Light Gun BatteryConstructed of an aluminum alloy, the obverse consisting of a black shield topped by an MSVN style Italian national eagle, bearing a central raised anti aircraft gun, circumscribed by an inscription of MILIZIA CONTROAEREI (ANTI AIRCRAFT MILITIA), perforated with three eyelets for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 55 mm (w) x 74. 3 mm (h), light wear and loss of black, very fine condition.