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Benito Mussolini Signed Military Document with Victor Emmanuel III

1p document in Italian signed by King of Italy Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1947) as "Vittorio Emanuele", and cosigned by Prime Minister and Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) as "Mussolini" at bottom right. Both signatures are bold and dark, with Victor Emmanuel's measuring 6" x 2" alone. Signed in Rome, Italy on March 4, 1929 "Year VII". Stamped, numbered, and docketed recto and verso. The partly printed and partly handwritten document on watermarked cream paper is notched along the left edge and has a minor closed tear at top. Else near fine. 9.75" x 14.5".

Both the symbolic and the real leader of Italy--Victor Emmanuel III and Benito Mussolini respectively--signed this military document relating to lieutenant colonel cavalry officer rankings. Italian Fascists admired the military trappings of the Roman Empire, and modeled themselves accordingly.

Victor Emmanuel III officially ruled as King of Italy between 1900-1946, although he essentially served as a puppet king to Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini between 1925-1943. Under Mussolini, Italy and its one-party political system devoted itself to recapturing the lost glories of the Roman Empire. Secret police, propaganda, and strict state regulation of all aspects of life ensured almost universal compliance.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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