WW2 Italian Officers Sword ?

drac2k · 11th December 2021, 08:57 PM

I have what would appear to be in the style of an Italian WW2 Naval or Air Force Officer's Sword, and while the blade exhibits the Italian Crest and what appears to be the 1935-1943 Pilots Wings on it, the Guard is wrong as well as the decorations on the scabbard, which is also in the style of the Air Force or Naval Sheath.
Could this be post-war, a put-together, etc.: I can not find another example of this sword.

Radboud · 12th December 2021, 01:59 AM

Hi Drack,

Try Matthew Forde: https://www.fordemilitaryantiques.com/

He just wrote a book on Italian swords and at the very least should be able to point you in the right direction.

Cheers
Bas

drac2k · 12th December 2021, 06:07 AM

It is a great leed, I'll give it a try, thanks.

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drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	WW2 Italian Officers Sword ? I have what would appear to be in the style of an Italian WW2 Naval or Air Force Officer's Sword, and while the blade exhibits the Italian Crest and what appears to be the 1935-1943 Pilots Wings on it, the Guard is wrong as well as the decorations on the scabbard, which is also in the style of the Air Force or Naval Sheath. Could this be post-war, a put-together, etc.: I can not find another example of this sword. Attached Images

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drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	It is a great leed, I'll give it a try, thanks. Last edited by drac2k; 12th December 2021 at 06:09 AM. Reason: to correct spelling

12th December 2021, 01:59 AM	#2
Radboud Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 261	Hi Drack, Try Matthew Forde: https://www.fordemilitaryantiques.com/ He just wrote a book on Italian swords and at the very least should be able to point you in the right direction. Cheers Bas