Italian boys train in the art of naval warfare in Naples, Italy. Italian boys clean the deck of an old Italian ship as they undergo intensive training in the art of naval warfare. Boys perform a drill with signal flags. They climb up on rigging onto the mast of the ship.
Prince Umberto II of Italy bestows the National colors on new regiments for war service to Ethiopia. The new regiments were organized by King Victor Emmanuel III as reinforcements for the Army fighting Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie's warriors in East Africa. A priest bestows blessing on the soldiers and banners. Banners are blessed in an impressive ceremony.