Italy, Fascist State. A Presentation Dagger Of 13th Legion Ccnn Commanding Officer, C.1940 certificate_of_authenticity depicted in uniform and wearing

depicted in uniform and wearing the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

the reverse center shows blue hand-painted initials on white enamel

The Order of Labour Glory

in silver (71mm)

Italy, Fascist State. A Presentation Dagger Of 13th Legion Ccnn Commanding Officer, C.1940 certificate_of_authenticity depicted in uniform and wearingThis superbly designed Art Deco style Italian dagger measures approximately 31. 5cm (or 12 1 2 inches); blade is nickel platted, measures 19 cm (or 7 1 2 inches) in length; it is polished, with sharp tip, unmarked, and has few minor dents; unfortunately, one side, the blade has deep spots of rust (close to the cross guard), likely due to poor storage; the cross guard is of multi piece construction, combining synthetic brown material and nickel plated