Proclamation of the empire (1936)

Text: IMPERO DI CIVILTA E DI VMANITA PER LE POPOLAZIONE DELL'ETIOPIA
An empire of civilisation and humanity for the population of Ethiopia

Corona Ferrera, Crown of Langobardia, on map of Ethiopia.
On left side the cross and a spade, on right side fasces and a gun with bayonet.
The Italian empire was proclaimed in 1936 after the victories in Ethiopia.
M=Mussolini (part of the frame)

Michel 612, Sassone 447, AFA 544

Date of issue: 1938

Face value: 2.75 l.

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Date created: 22/03/00 11:41:49