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Blackshirts Collection (#2)

"Blackshirts: A Legacy of Fascist Ideology and Militaristic Pride" In the early 20th century, a fervent wave of fascism swept across Europe

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: More than a hundred thousand children in need of care, one hundred and twenty thousand avant-garde

More than a hundred thousand children in need of care, one hundred and twenty thousand avant-garde
2783514 More than a hundred thousand children in need of care, one hundred and twenty thousand avant-garde and seven thousand children

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Heroic Sicily (colour litho)

Heroic Sicily (colour litho)
2784226 Heroic Sicily (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic Sicily. - The strong Sicilian population, under the constant enemy offenses)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: In a location on the Eastern Front, General Messe hands over to the soldiers of the old Corps

In a location on the Eastern Front, General Messe hands over to the soldiers of the old Corps... (colour litho)
2784162 In a location on the Eastern Front, General Messe hands over to the soldiers of the old Corps... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The Milan Triennale inaugurated by the King (colour litho)

The Milan Triennale inaugurated by the King (colour litho)
2778153 The Milan Triennale inaugurated by the King (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Milan Triennale inaugurated by the King)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: In the superb setting of the Stadium of Domitian, in Rome, the Duce held the Grand Report at

In the superb setting of the Stadium of Domitian, in Rome, the Duce held the Grand Report at 4000... (colour litho)
2778142 In the superb setting of the Stadium of Domitian, in Rome, the Duce held the Grand Report at 4000... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The founder of the Empire (colour litho)

The founder of the Empire (colour litho)
2778505 The founder of the Empire (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The founder of the Empire)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Gold and iron for the Motherland (colour litho)

Gold and iron for the Motherland (colour litho)
2778413 Gold and iron for the Motherland (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold and iron to the Motherland)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Italian youth is restored in the fascist summer colonies, under the sign of the Littorio

Italian youth is restored in the fascist summer colonies, under the sign of the Littorio (colour litho)
2778374 Italian youth is restored in the fascist summer colonies, under the sign of the Littorio (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Veterans and Recruits (Colour Litho)

Veterans and Recruits (Colour Litho)
2778342 Veterans and Recruits (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veterans and Recruits)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho)

Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho)
2778284 Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The attack of the tanks and the infantry)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Mussolini, among manifestations of devotion and gratitude to the peasant Duce, inaugurated

Mussolini, among manifestations of devotion and gratitude to the peasant Duce, inaugurated... (colour litho)
2778272 Mussolini, among manifestations of devotion and gratitude to the peasant Duce, inaugurated... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mussolini)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: In the lands redeemed by Fascism (colour litho)

In the lands redeemed by Fascism (colour litho)
2778236 In the lands redeemed by Fascism (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the lands redeemed by Fascism)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The spotlight on the front line (colour litho)

The spotlight on the front line (colour litho)
2784140 The spotlight on the front line (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spotlight on the front line)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The Duce opens Pomezia (colour litho)

The Duce opens Pomezia (colour litho)
2783952 The Duce opens Pomezia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duce inaugurates Pomezia)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The Duce who saved the world from war returns to his people (colour litho)

The Duce who saved the world from war returns to his people (colour litho)
2783837 The Duce who saved the world from war returns to his people (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: A break in the vigorous life of the X Campo Dux for GIL in Rome (colour litho)

A break in the vigorous life of the X Campo Dux for GIL in Rome (colour litho)
2783827 A break in the vigorous life of the X Campo Dux for GIL in Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: New life in the heart of the Empire (colour litho)

New life in the heart of the Empire (colour litho)
2783779 New life in the heart of the Empire (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: New life in the heart of the Empire)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: In an atmosphere of vibrant patriotism, 26 weddings were celebrated in Caprino Veronese

In an atmosphere of vibrant patriotism, 26 weddings were celebrated in Caprino Veronese (colour litho)
2783737 In an atmosphere of vibrant patriotism, 26 weddings were celebrated in Caprino Veronese (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Italian heroism in Spain, a bayonet general (colour litho)

Italian heroism in Spain, a bayonet general (colour litho)
2783728 Italian heroism in Spain, a bayonet general (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian heroism in Spain, a bayonet general)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The Duce among the People (Colour Litho)

The Duce among the People (Colour Litho)
2783663 The Duce among the People (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duce among the people)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: MUSSOLINI / ROME SPEECH / 22

MUSSOLINI / ROME SPEECH / 22
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator giving one of his earliest speeches on the entry of the Blackshirts into Rome Date: autumn 1922

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: EARLY MUSSOLINI SPEECH

EARLY MUSSOLINI SPEECH
Mussolini gives one of his earliest speeches after the entry of the Blackshirts into Rome Date: Oct / Nov 1922

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Proletarian and Fascist Italy, Vittorio Venetos Italy and the Revolution, on your feet

Proletarian and Fascist Italy, Vittorio Venetos Italy and the Revolution, on your feet! (colour litho)
2778397 Proletarian and Fascist Italy, Vittorio Venetos Italy and the Revolution, on your feet! (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Fascist Italy Plays The Diana (colour litho)

Fascist Italy Plays The Diana (colour litho)
2778392 Fascist Italy Plays The Diana (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fascist Italy Plays The Diana)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The Duce Among the Acclamant People (colour litho)

The Duce Among the Acclamant People (colour litho)
2778296 The Duce Among the Acclamant People (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duce Among the Acclamant People)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Thousands of young people, the flower of the Italian people, gathered by the welfare works

Thousands of young people, the flower of the Italian people, gathered by the welfare works throughout... (colour litho)
2778270 Thousands of young people, the flower of the Italian people, gathered by the welfare works throughout... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The Duces historic speech to the Council of Corporations, How to deny that our... (colour litho)

The Duces historic speech to the Council of Corporations, How to deny that our... (colour litho)
2778207 The Duces historic speech to the Council of Corporations, How to deny that our... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Going towards the people (colour litho)

Going towards the people (colour litho)
2778177 Going towards the people (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Go towards the people)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The majestic ticket hall at the New Railway Station in Milan (colour litho)

The majestic ticket hall at the New Railway Station in Milan (colour litho)
2778065 The majestic ticket hall at the New Railway Station in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The Chamber, in grey-green, celebrates the foundation of the Empire (colour litho)

The Chamber, in grey-green, celebrates the foundation of the Empire (colour litho)
2778518 The Chamber, in grey-green, celebrates the foundation of the Empire (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chamber, in grey-green)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The offering of love and faith of the women of Italy (colour litho)

The offering of love and faith of the women of Italy (colour litho)
2778417 The offering of love and faith of the women of Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The offering of love and faith of the women of Italy)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Duce, Duce, Duce! (colour litho)

Duce, Duce, Duce! (colour litho)
2778226 Duce, Duce, Duce! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duce, Duce, Duce)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The Apotheosis of Rome (Colour Litho)

The Apotheosis of Rome (Colour Litho)
2778181 The Apotheosis of Rome (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Apotheosis of Rome)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The Ardious Italian Flock Flying Over the Atlantic (Colour Litho)

The Ardious Italian Flock Flying Over the Atlantic (Colour Litho)
2778169 The Ardious Italian Flock Flying Over the Atlantic (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ardious Italian Flock Flying Over The Atlantic)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The Italian Pavilion at the World Exhibition in Chicago (colour litho)

The Italian Pavilion at the World Exhibition in Chicago (colour litho)
2778165 The Italian Pavilion at the World Exhibition in Chicago (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Between a party of flags and pennants, the ranks of the goliards gathered in Bardonecchia

Between a party of flags and pennants, the ranks of the goliards gathered in Bardonecchia from every... (colour litho)
2778127 Between a party of flags and pennants, the ranks of the goliards gathered in Bardonecchia from every... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Minister Galeazzo Ciano, former commander of the glorious The Desperate Squadron, returns

Minister Galeazzo Ciano, former commander of the glorious The Desperate Squadron, returns... (colour litho)
2778501 Minister Galeazzo Ciano, former commander of the glorious The Desperate Squadron, returns... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The grain truck, designed and wanted by the Head of Government to go to every smallest town

The grain truck, designed and wanted by the Head of Government to go to every smallest town... (colour litho)
2777932 The grain truck, designed and wanted by the Head of Government to go to every smallest town... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The Duce speaks to the people of Trieste and to the world (colour litho)

The Duce speaks to the people of Trieste and to the world (colour litho)
2783835 The Duce speaks to the people of Trieste and to the world (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The great Fiume events for the annexation to Italy (colour litho)

The great Fiume events for the annexation to Italy (colour litho)
2809274 The great Fiume events for the annexation to Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great events in Fiume for the annexation to Italy)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The religion of the Motherland in schools (colour litho)

The religion of the Motherland in schools (colour litho)
2809192 The religion of the Motherland in schools (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The religion of the Fatherland in schools)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: In Rome, the 24th May (colour litho)

In Rome, the 24th May (colour litho)
2783597 In Rome, the 24th May (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Rome, the 24th May)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The historic meeting on 11 February between Pius XI and Mussolini (colour litho)

The historic meeting on 11 February between Pius XI and Mussolini (colour litho)
2783567 The historic meeting on 11 February between Pius XI and Mussolini (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: At the Five-Year Assembly of the Regime, in the Royal Opera House in Rome (colour litho)

At the Five-Year Assembly of the Regime, in the Royal Opera House in Rome (colour litho)
2783475 At the Five-Year Assembly of the Regime, in the Royal Opera House in Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: A historic event (colour litho)

A historic event (colour litho)
2783467 A historic event (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A historic event)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Blackshirts businesses in Ukraine (colour litho)

Blackshirts businesses in Ukraine (colour litho)
2778604 Blackshirts businesses in Ukraine (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackshirts businesses in Ukraine)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: Cultivate every strip of land! (colour litho)

Cultivate every strip of land! (colour litho)
2778599 Cultivate every strip of land! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cultivate every strip of land)

Background imageBlackshirts Collection: The 13-Year-Old Hero (Colour Litho)

The 13-Year-Old Hero (Colour Litho)
2778457 The 13-Year-Old Hero (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The 13-year-old hero)




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"Blackshirts: A Legacy of Fascist Ideology and Militaristic Pride" In the early 20th century, a fervent wave of fascism swept across Europe, leaving an indelible mark on history. Oswald Mosley, a charismatic leader, drew massive crowds to witness his impassioned speeches at an East London Rally in Hertford. The sight of the assembled multitude was both awe-inspiring and unsettling. The influence of fascist Italy resonated strongly with young people who embraced its ideals. Vibrant color lithographs captured their enthusiasm as they proudly donned black shirts, symbolizing loyalty to Mussolini's regime. These images depicted a sense of unity and purpose among these youth. Mussolini himself embodied strength and determination; one lithograph showed him shirtless under the scorching sun, personally threshing wheat in Agro Pontino after centuries of neglect. It exemplified his vision for revitalizing Italy through hard work and national pride. Italy's they were not alone in their cause; Hitler's Brownshirts paraded triumphantly through Berlin after his resounding electoral victory. Their presence signaled the rise of Nazi Germany and foreshadowed dark times ahead. A pivotal moment came with the signing of the Italian-German Pact in Berlin - a solemn ceremony immortalized by vivid color lithography. This alliance between two powerful nations would have far-reaching consequences for Europe. German troops marching into Prague further demonstrated the expansionist ambitions shared by these fascist regimes. As they entered foreign lands with forceful determination, it became evident that peace was rapidly eroding. Yet amidst this militaristic fervor, acts of heroism emerged from within fascist ranks too. Young Fascists made sublime sacrifices for their cause – selflessly dedicating themselves to uphold what they believed to be righteous principles. Threshing became more than just an agricultural act; it transformed into a patriotic duty symbolizing resilience and commitment.