Italy, Kingdom. A Fascist Stiletto Dress Dagger United Republic of and Victory Medal (2032 A

and Victory Medal (2032 A

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR TREUEN DIENST IM KRIEGE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN WAR”)

which the Federal government had taken over in the Summer of 1915 and converted into a convalescent hospital for wounded soldiers

and jammed exterior push-button closure

66mm (h – inclusive of surmounting crown and cross adorned integral ball)

Italy, Kingdom. A Fascist Stiletto Dress Dagger United Republic of and Victory Medal (2032 AFeaturing a heavy cast bronze handle with a prominent eagle head and a fasces on feathered handle, cross guard in steel with ball finials, stiletto blade secured into handle and retaining leather washer, blade measures 21 cm in length and shows signs of oxidization, accompanied by gilt and blue portepee, overall length of 32 cm, remains near very fine.