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101 - 92nd M.V.S.N. Legion Francesco Ferrucci
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€900 - 1,200Sale fees
92nd M.V.S.N. Legion Francesco Ferrucci dating: 1938/39 provenance: Italy, A magnificent and unique bronze half-bust worked in the round using the lost-wax casting technique. Depicting a young militiaman in the uniform of the Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (Voluntary Militia for National Security). The militiaman wears on his chest, in addition to a ribbon bar for decorations (March on Rome?), a badge bearing the Florentine lily. The shoulder straps adorned with fasces in relief. On the reverse, the signature "V. Biagini" and a drilled hole. The bust with a beautiful dark brown patina. The pedestal in white Carrara marble, with inscriptions carved along the edges: "92a LEGIONE "F.FERRUCCI"" (front); "M.V.S.N." (right and left sides). The Florentine lily indicates membership in the militia of the Florentine Legion and was subsequently adopted by the Manganiello Black Brigade of Florence. A work of great visual impact and remarkable sculptural quality.
Auction details
Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Day 1Auction house
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