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Benito Mussolini
Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 14" full-length portrait of Mussolini sitting proudly atop his horse. Signed and inscribed in black steel-tip fountain pen (in Italian):
To Princess Luisa Ruffo of CalabriaRome, June 20, 1933 - XI Mussolini
The dedication to Princess Luisa—a lady-in-waiting to the Queen—was a move to reinforce bonds between the Fascist regime and the traditional Italian nobility. The Roman numeral "XI" denotes the 11th year of the Era Fascista.
The photo was signed 11 days before the historic "Air Armada" transatlantic flight which projected Italy as a modern technological power.
In very good condition overall with minor age and handling related imperfections, please see photos/scans for condition details.
Fully authenticated by JSA
