Vintage Antique WW2 Italian Fascist “Blackshirts” MVSN Dagger Knife Model 1925
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:44563211 |
Up for sale is this vintage antique Genuine Italian MVSN "Blackshirts" Model 1925 Dress Dagger - The dagger measures 345 mm in length with the scabbard on, the magnetic blade exhibiting beautiful cross training, with the usual in and out runner marks, semi-sharp edges and a dull tip, with scattered light contact and surface wear in the plating. The blade measures 202 mm in length and rating better than very fine. The crossguard has ball finials on either end, stamped in its center "E 4...69” on the obverse and "MVSN" on the reverse, black wooden handle has minor chips at the top, with bronze embedded fascio on both sides, the fasces exhibiting nice detail and light contact. The handle spine are nickel plated with some plating lost at the edges and surface wear from active use, steel scabbard with a ball finial, along with two sets of inset bands supporting the integral belt loop, with scattered rust and surface wear. Very fine. Footnote: The Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (MVSN = Voluntary Militia for National Security), commonly called the Blackshirts was originally the paramilitary wing of the National Fascist Party and, after 1923, an all-volunteer militia of the Kingdom of Italy. Its members were distinguished by their black uniforms (modelled on those of the Arditi, Italy's elite troops of the First World War) and their loyalty to Benito Mussolini, the Duce (leader) of Fascism, to whom they swore an oath. The founders of the paramilitary groups were nationalist intellectuals, former army officers and young landowners opposing peasants' and country laborers' unions. Their methods became harsher as Mussolini's power grew, and they used violence and intimidation against Mussolini's opponents. In 1943, the MVSN was integrated into the Italian armed forces. The dagger in in great original vintage condition. Please see photos as part of the description. We carry large collection of vintage antique daggers and knives! Please check out our other listings! Free US shipping and returns! International buyers please contact us for the shipping options. NY residents paying NY sales tax
