WWII Italian Black Shirt MVSN Fascist Officer Fez Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage When this is pushed in

When this is pushed in with the bolt closed

and hundreds of people were killed as the Fascist squads expanded in number

"The IRONSIDES" in addition to "The ROUNDHEADS"

the fore wood stops 7 1/2 inches behind the barrel muzzle and the foresight is similarly set well back to allow the use of the very large sword socket bayonet

and was originally intended to achieve a fleet power in parity with the UK Royal Navy per "Plan Z"

WWII Italian Black Shirt MVSN Fascist Officer Fez Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage When this is pushed inOriginal 1960 Reproduction: Only One Available. Most likely manufactured in the 1960s for reenactment or theatrical purposes, this is still a very handsome helmet and will fill a hole in any Italian Military collection. This excellent condition fez features a gold bullion embroidered eagle symbol to front, gold rope braid and two stars to the left side. It is approximately size 59 cm (7 3 8) and comes complete with long braid tassel. Excellent eye