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Umberto II of Italy (1904–1983), son of Victor Emmanuel III and the nation’s last king, served in senior military commands during World War II and became the monarchy’s effective head after Rome’s liberation in 1944. He reigned for less than a month in 1946 before Italy voted to abolish the monarchy. Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9.25 photo of Umberto di Savoia in military dress uniform by Luce, affixed to its original 9.75 x 13.75 studio mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, "Al 1° Capitano Veterinario Dott. Ettore Cerracchio, Umberto di Savoia, 1936.” In fine condition, with light staining to the mount. A desirable portrait signed as Prince of Piedmont, before he became King Umberto II in 1946.
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