Original Italian Pre-WWI Model 1888 Cavalry Officer’s Sword with Etched Blade & Scabbard 17th Century At its center is a

At its center is a crusader’s sword—the “Sword of Freedom”—and its similarity to an Arabic numeral 1 recalls the unit motto of “First in Freedom” as well as the unit’s numerical designation

and the bowstring would be drawn back through the guide shown above the stock within the brass barrel

This patch made fun of boring but necessary administrative duties assigned to some aircrew

which is marked on the right side of the interior frame under the grips

They can be filled with salt and pepper and could still be used today

Original Italian Pre-WWI Model 1888 Cavalry Officer’s Sword with Etched Blade & Scabbard 17th Century At its center is aOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very niche model of sword, an Italian 1888 Cavalry Officers sword. This sword dates to the Pre World War I period. Overall condition is fair, with heavy wear to the hilt and blade. The blade decoration is tremendous and quite detailed, but there is no makers mark. The guard is heavily worn with loss of finish, and the grip shows wear but is still present. The 29 1 2 blade is in fair condition but does have