[ Autographs ] BENITO MUSSOLINI (1883 - 1945) Italian dictator whose fascist supporters marched on Rome, securing him power; allied with Hitler, after many military and political setbacks he was captured and executed at war's end by partisans. D.S. "Mussolini", 2pp. folio, Rome, Apr. 7, 1938, in Italian listing the officers and enlisted men to be awarded decorations for their participation in the Ethiopian campaign. Co-signed by King VICTOR EMANUEL II. Docketing in red greasepencil and a small piece of tape at left margin, folds, otherwise good