Austria, Imperial. A First War Patriotic Badge Hold Footnote: The MVSN (Milizia Volontaria

Footnote: The MVSN (Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale = Volunteer Army for National Security) was the Fascist Militia formed soon after Mussolini's rise to power in 1923 (somewhat equivilant to the NSDAP SturmAbeitelung in Germany)

the son of the Honourable James Rea Benson

Various later decrees modified (expanded) the award criteria to include those who died of wounds

1929 at San Diego

the obverse bearing a typewritten name of “OTTO MATHEWS”

Austria, Imperial. A First War Patriotic Badge Hold Footnote: The MVSN (Milizia VolontariaIn silvered metal, a round disc with a detailed pattern, the obverse medallion is gilded, presenting a black enamelled eagle with Austrian coat of arms on the chest, the reverse presents a single horizontal pin, measures 40. 7mm (w) x 40. 8mm (h), weighs 11. 2 grams, enamels intact, light wear around the exterior, in very fine condition.