Italy, Kingdom. A Military Academy Of Modena Cadet’s Dress Dagger, By Fratelli Turco Newly Listed 1841 by Pope Gregory XVI

1841 by Pope Gregory XVI and awarded for civil and military services

1866-1878 Issue

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Italy, Kingdom. A Military Academy Of Modena Cadet’s Dress Dagger, By Fratelli Turco Newly Listed 1841 by Pope Gregory XVIAn extremely well preserved Military Academy of Modena cadets dress dagger, measuring 395 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 220 mm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and unspoiled edges. The blade is unmarked with the exception of a makers mark on the reverse ricasso of FLLI. TURCO, NAPOLI. It sits securely within a gilded bronze crossguard, presenting with dual lion paws, bearing raised military