Italy stamp year 1930 National Militia c.30 Error color MNH
The Italy 1930 National Militia stamp with a “color error” is a well-known and highly prized philatelic error.
The stamp belongs to a semi-postal issue commemorating the 7th Anniversary of the Fascist Voluntary Militia for National Security (MVSN).
Key Details of the Error Stamp
| Feature | Details |
| Year of Issue | 1930 |
| Original Set Name | Marcia su Roma (March on Rome) or M.V.S.N. Anniversary |
| Correct Stamp | 30 centesimi + 10 centesimi (Surtax for MVSN charitable work) |
| Correct Color | Violet |
| Error Type | Color Error (The stamp was printed in the wrong color) |
| Error Color | Brown or Chocolate Brown (instead of Violet) |
| Catalogue Number | Scott: B37a (The correct stamp is B37) |
| Sassone: 274A (The correct stamp is 274) |
The Error
The error occurred when the plate for the 30+10 centesimi value (which should have been violet) was accidentally printed with the ink intended for the 50+10 centesimi stamp, resulting in a brown or chocolate brown color.
