Italy, Kingdom. A Voluntary Militia For National Security (Msvn) “Blackshirts” Fez Hold marked "EIGENTUM des NS-FLIEGERKORPS" (Property

marked "EIGENTUM des NS-FLIEGERKORPS" (Property of the NS Air Corps)

Bond was fatally hit by a shell

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

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

also marked “Sterling”

Italy, Kingdom. A Voluntary Militia For National Security (Msvn) “Blackshirts” Fez Hold marked "EIGENTUM des NS-FLIEGERKORPS" (PropertyThis 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