Italy, Kingdom. A Voluntary Militia For National Security (Msvn) “Blackshirts” Fez Hold A First War Pair to

A First War Pair to the Canadian Labour Battalion - British War Medal (645175 L

also marked “Sterling”

Julien when he received a gun shot (shrapnel) wound to his right leg

1 Canadian Field Ambulance on November 9th

when he received a letter of Commendation from Lieutenant Colonel Robert F

Italy, Kingdom. A Voluntary Militia For National Security (Msvn) “Blackshirts” Fez Hold A First War Pair toThis is an extremely well preserved Voluntary Militia for National Security (Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale) members fez, constructed of fine black doeskin wool. The top of the fez bears a black threaded tassel that hangs over the sides. The fez is surrounded by a fold down panel that is adorned with a band of woven black machine embroidered ribbon. A rolled, black threaded cord is stitched to the front and rear, and hangs over the side