201 Important Presentation Casquet to the Duce Benito Mussolini.
The upper and lower edges of the silver casket with a frieze of lictors, the symbol of Italian fascism. The lid and walls with depictions from the history of Italian fascism in the finest enamel painting. On the lid depiction of the Duce, Benito Mussolini, in a circle of high-ranking companions and fascist leaders during the march on Rome.
On the sides with depictions of historical battle scenes of Italian fascism in the finest enamel work.
The inner lid with shilouette of the profile of the Duce and the blue enamelled inscription "DUX" as well as the anniversary dates: "I° FEBBRAIO - 1923 - I° / I° FEBBRAIO - 1933 - XI°". Signed on the side: "D. VENTRELLA ROMA".
The lateral inner side with hallmark "CIF" as well as silver hallmark "935" and the factory number "03386".
70 x 190 x 125 mm.
Extraordinary and important object on the history of Italian fascism from the personal possession of the Duce.
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