Italy, Kingdom. An MVSN Anti-Aircraft Unit Sleeve Shield Hold of very good quality manufacture

of very good quality manufacture with good fire gilding and bright enamels

A medal bar for prewar and First World War service featuring seven decorations

To make matters worse

contributing to internal instability

Footnote: Until 1808

Italy, Kingdom. An MVSN Anti-Aircraft Unit Sleeve Shield Hold of very good quality manufactureConstructed 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.