WThe Voluntary Militia for National Security, commonly called the Blackshirts or squadristi, was originally the paramilitary wing of the National Fascist Party, known as the Squadrismo, and after 1923 an all-volunteer militia of the Kingdom of Italy under Fascist rule, similar to the SA. Its members were distinguished by their black uniforms and their loyalty to Benito Mussolini, the Duce (leader) of Fascism, to whom they swore an oath. The founders of the paramilitary groups were nationalist intellectuals, former army officers and young landowners opposing peasants' and country labourers' unions. Their methods became harsher as Mussolini's power grew, and they used violence and intimidation against Mussolini's opponents. In 1943, following the fall of the Fascist regime, the MVSN was integrated into the Royal Italian Army and disbanded.
WThe Albanian Fascist Militia (MFSH) was an Albanian fascist paramilitary group formed in 1939, following the Italian invasion of Albania. As a wing of the Italian Blackshirts (MVSN), the militia initially consisted of Italian colonists in Albania but later Albanian volunteers were also enlisted and made the majority of the group until it was disabled in 1943. It was headquartered in Tirana.
WThe M Battalions were an elite unit of Italian Blackshirts during World War II.
WMario Carità was an Italian Fascist soldier and policeman, leader of the Banda Carità, a group infamous for the atrocities committed during its anti-partisan activities in the Italian Social Republic.
WFrancesco Amilcare Dupanloup was an Italian soldier and Fascist militant.
WThis article lists the commanders of the Blackshirts, a paramilitary wing of the Italian National Fascist Party (PNF), between the years of 1923 and 1943.
WThe Moschettieri del Duce were an elite unit of the Volunteer Militia for National Security, who served as Benito Mussolini's honor guard at Palazzo Venezia and during military parades and Fascist ceremonies, similar to what the Corazzieri were to the King. They also provided internal security during the meetings of the Grand Council of Fascism.
WMario Nudi was an Italian soldier and police officer, the last commander of Benito Mussolini's personal bodyguard.
WSanti Quasimodo, also known as Sante Quasimodo was an Italian Blackshirt general during World War II. He was the uncle of poet Salvatore Quasimodo.