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| Albanian Fascist Militia | |
|---|---|
| Milicia Fashiste Shqiptare | |
 Shoulder patch | |
| Active | 18 September 1939 |
| Disbanded | 8 September 1943 |
| Country |  Kingdom of Albania(In personal union withItaly) |
| Allegiance |  Fascist Italy |
| Type | Paramilitary,gendarmerie |
| Role | Maintaining public order |
| Commanders | |
| Lieutenant General | Francesco Jacomoni |
| Insignia | |
| Headgear insignia |  |
TheAlbanian Fascist Militia (MFSH) (Albanian:Milicia Fashiste Shqiptare) was anAlbanianfascistparamilitary group formed in 1939, following theItalian invasion of Albania. As a wing of the ItalianBlackshirts (MVSN), the militia initially consisted ofItalian colonists in Albania but later Albanian volunteers were also enlisted and made the majority of the group until it was disbanded in 1943. It was headquartered inTirana.[1]
The Albanian Fascist Militia (MFSH) dated 18.9.1939 was formed by Decree no. 91 of the deputy general and was part of theNational Security Volunteer Militia headed byCommander General Mussolini. The militia was tasked with maintaining internal order at the request of theprime minister. Its recruitment was voluntary for all persons who met the requirements for membership of theFascist Party. The officers were appointed by the General Command of the Voluntary National Security Militia, following the proposal of the Commander of the Albanian Fascist Militia (MFSH), after the Secretary of the Fascist Party was consulted.NCOs, graduates, black shirts were all appointed by the MFSH commander.
The MFSH consisted of one command, four legions and ten cohorts. It was fully funded by the state.
The militia was disbanded in 1943 following thesurrender of Italy inWorld War II.