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VITTORIO EMANUELE III & BENITO MUSSOLINI

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VITTORIO EMANUELE III & BENITO MUSSOLINI
<p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'>VITTORIO EMANUELE III & BENITO MUSSOLINI </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'>(1869-1947). King of Italy (1900-46); self-styled emperor of Ethiopia (1936-44) and king of Albania (1939-44). Ceding most of his authority to Benito Mussolini in 1922, he abdicated in favor of his son after World War II, thereafter living in exile until his death. Partly-printed DS as King of Italy, Rome, Feb 17, 1927. As proposed by the Secretary of State and Minister of War, the king makes a decree regarding a pension for a member of the women’s army corps auxiliary. Large signature boldly penned at conclusion. Also boldly signed by “<i>Mussolini</i>” (1883-1945), founder of Italian fascism and self-styled “Il Duce.” Official stamps and annotations present. Light soiling; tiny binding tears at left edge; o/w VG.</span></p>