Italy, Kingdom. A Military Academy Of Modena Cadet’s Dress Dagger, By Fratelli Turco Auction Archive light contact and scattered scuffing

light contact and scattered scuffing on the exterior

each is marked "STERLING" on the reverse

measures 27 mm (w) x 34 mm (h)

8 mm silvered bronze ring incorporating a wreath of laurel leaves and ornate framing

as he lived a long life thereafter

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Academy Of Modena Cadet’s Dress Dagger, By Fratelli Turco Auction Archive light contact and scattered scuffingAn 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