Italy. A Voluntary Militia For National Security Officer Insignia Auction and Mercantile Marine War Medal

and Mercantile Marine War Medal (BENJAMIN LAIRD)

PROSERPINE

scattered gilt wear on the small stickpin

Fifth Class with Case - In silver

1915 and after one month

Italy. A Voluntary Militia For National Security Officer Insignia Auction and Mercantile Marine War MedalA Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (Voluntary Militia for National Security aka Blackshirts) officer insignia constructed of silver bullion wire with threaded detailing and accents, over a field of blue wool, bordered by twisted silver bullion wires, on a black wool backing,the reverse presents an absent paper backer, measuring 61 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), and in good condition.