22nd Mar, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
A Second World War Italian Fascist Officer's Dress Dagger, with 17cm single edge steel blade, aluminium hilt with hooked quillon and eagle head pommel, with inset black plastic grip scales, one set with brass Fascist insignia, with blued steel scabbard and leather short suspension strap, 30cm
Sold for £480
Estimated at £250 - £300
Minor scratches to hilt, some pitting to scabbard.
Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 22nd Mar, 2023
The sale will offer a good Private Collection of 19th Century Pistols, including fine pair of 19th Century 28 Bore Percussion Saw Handled Duelling/Target Pistols by Edward London and a U.S. Colt Model 1851 Navy Six Shooter. They are joined by interesting medal groups, including a Second World War Group awarded to Sergeant George Nattrass, a survivor of the Battle of Arnhem, which are sold alongside a published account of his experiences in the Battle (READ MORE). Further highlights include an Edwardian Officer's Dress Sporran to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and a good selection of edged weapons from Private Collections.
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