Austria, Imperial. A First War Patriotic Badge Hold Footnote: The MVSN (Milizia Volontaria

Footnote: The MVSN (Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale = Volunteer Army for National Security) was the Fascist Militia formed soon after Mussolini's rise to power in 1923 (somewhat equivilant to the NSDAP SturmAbeitelung in Germany)

and Italy Star (in bronze

evidence exists that some SS members wore this type of skull

representative of Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress and signatory of the U

1929 at San Diego

Austria, Imperial. A First War Patriotic Badge Hold Footnote: The MVSN (Milizia VolontariaIn silvered metal, a round disc with a detailed pattern, the obverse medallion is gilded, presenting a black enamelled eagle with Austrian coat of arms on the chest, the reverse presents a single horizontal pin, measures 40. 7mm (w) x 40. 8mm (h), weighs 11. 2 grams, enamels intact, light wear around the exterior, in very fine condition.