Italy, Kingdom. An MVSN Anti-Aircraft Unit Sleeve Shield Hold Footnote: Until 1808

Footnote: Until 1808

A Heer Officer’s brocade and buckle

contributing to internal instability

with one larger diamond in the centre and sixteen inset smaller diamonds forming the cannon's wheel

a red enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials and fanned arches in each knee

Italy, Kingdom. An MVSN Anti-Aircraft Unit Sleeve Shield Hold Footnote: Until 1808Constructed 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 54. 8 mm (w) x 73. 7 mm (h), light wear, in near extremely fine condition.