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aluminum
140x110mm
A silver-plated metal plaque commemorating the Proclamation of the Italian Empire, May 9, 1936 – the 14th anniversary of the Fascist Era, mounted on a red velvet-covered tablet. The plaque features a relief depiction of a group of Fasci Lictors flanked by a row of Signum and hovering imperial eagles. On either side of the plaque is the speech the Duce gave on that occasion:
The plate measures approximately 140x110 mm, the base 200 x 180 mm
In excellent condition, original from the 20s
140x110mm
A silver-plated metal plaque commemorating the Proclamation of the Italian Empire, May 9, 1936 – the 14th anniversary of the Fascist Era, mounted on a red velvet-covered tablet. The plaque features a relief depiction of a group of Fasci Lictors flanked by a row of Signum and hovering imperial eagles. On either side of the plaque is the speech the Duce gave on that occasion:
I°
THE TERRITORIES AND PEOPLE WHICH BELONGED TO THE EMPIRE OF ETHIOPIA ARE PLACED UNDER THE FULL AND ENTIRE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE KINGDOM OF ITALY
II°
THE TITLE OF EMPEROR OF ETHIOPIA IS ASSUMED FOR HIMSELF AND HIS SUCCESSORS BY THE KING OF ITALY
THE ITALIAN PEOPLE CREATED THE EMPIRE WITH THEIR BLOOD. THEY WILL FERTILISE IT WITH THEIR LABOR AND DEFEND IT AGAINST ANYONE WITH THEIR WEAPONS. IN THIS SUPREME CERTAINTY, RAISE ON HIGH, O LEGIONARIES, YOUR ENSIGNS, YOUR IRON, AND YOUR HEARTS TO GREET, AFTER FIFTEEN CENTURIES, THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE EMPIRE ON THE FATAL HILLS OF ROME. WILL YOU BE WORTHY?
THIS CRY IS LIKE A SACRED OATH, WHICH COMMITS YOU BEFORE GOD AND MEN, FOR LIFE AND DEATH! – MUSSOLINI
The plate measures approximately 140x110 mm, the base 200 x 180 mm
In excellent condition, original from the 20s
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