Italy - Military accessories

Volunteer for National Security (MVSN), also known as the Blackshirts (CC.NN.), dating back to the fascist period in Italy.
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Identification: This is the shield of the IV Zone CC.NN. "Venezia Tridentina", based in Verona.
Symbolism:
Eagle: Placed at the top part of the shield.
Crossed rifles: In the center of the badge, indicating the specialty "Fucilieri" (Riflemen) of the militia.
Inscriptions: Reads the wording "ZONA IV" and the acronym "CC.NN." (Camicie Nere).
Use: It was applied to the sleeve of the militia members’ uniform to indicate their territorial zona of belonging.
Material: Typically made of stamped gold-colored metal and painted.

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This object is a metal fringe (friezo) badge belonging to the Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (MVSN), used during the fascist period.
Identification: Friezo from a fez or headgear for a Legionary of the MVSN, bearing the regiment number, in this case 131.
Period: Produced between 1930 and about 1943.
Material: Metal.
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The object shown in the image is a metal fringe badge belonging to the M.V.S.N. (Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale), also known as the Blackshirts.
Militaria in Rome
Militaria in Rome
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This specific specimen presents the following features:
Identification: It is a badge in stamped brass sheet. The number 131 shown in the base disc indicates belonging to the 131st Legion of the Militia.
Use: This type of insignia was applied to service hats, such as the fez, the small case, or the colonial helmet, and was intended for enlisted troops and non-commissioned officers.
Historical Context: The fasces model was officially adopted starting January 1926 and further regulated in 1927 and 1931. It was a distinctive element of the fascist uniform during the twenty-year period and World War II.