Italy, Kingdom. An MVSN Anti-Aircraft Unit Sleeve Shield Auction Archive (Heer Dokumente und Bilder)

(Heer Dokumente und Bilder)

four of which have their attachments intact)

the reverse maker marked “G & W”

measuring 380 mm in length when inserted into the scabbard

and La Toulonna (silvered and gilt bronze with royal blue and black enamels

Italy, Kingdom. An MVSN Anti-Aircraft Unit Sleeve Shield Auction Archive (Heer Dokumente und Bilder)Constructed 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 75 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.