Italy, Kingdom. An MVSN Venice Region Fusilier Company Sleeve Shield GTRexclude The rescue tug "Cartmell" arrived

The rescue tug "Cartmell" arrived about 9 am

measuring 45 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

topped by crossed swords with a suspension ring and period original ribbon

stamped "HS 182" ("HS" indicating the manufacturer

The three-piece glossy black leather chin cord rests upon the visor

Italy, Kingdom. An MVSN Venice Region Fusilier Company Sleeve Shield GTRexclude The rescue tug "Cartmell" arrivedConstructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of a green and silver painted shield topped by an MSVN style Italian national eagle, bearing a central pair of crossed rifles circumscribed by an inscription of ZONA V CCNN indicating distribution to Zone V (city of Venezia Venice, Veneto region) of the Camicie Negri (CCNN Blackshirts), perforated with three eyelets for sew on attachment, measuring 55 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), a second pattern shield in