A Second War Japanese Bereaved Family Association Badge: Combat Version certificate_of_authenticity unmarked reverse

unmarked reverse

In stamped pebbled aluminum with stamped aluminum face plate affixed with four tabs

Footnote: The Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (MVSN = Voluntary Militia for National Security)

The Battalion was under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W

the oval inlaid with a small gold cartouche displaying a Duke’s coronet over ‘W’

A Second War Japanese Bereaved Family Association Badge: Combat Version certificate_of_authenticity unmarked reverseSilver with red and black enamels, 30 mm x 31. 3 mm, dual pinback, on a full length neck chain, intact enamels, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, medal bed liner has separated from the body of the case, scattered chipping, light contact, case very fine. (C: 73)