Italy, Kingdom. A Military Academy Of Modena Cadet’s Dress Dagger, By Fratelli Turco Auction Archive ADMIRAL ROAD / TORONTO CANADA

ADMIRAL ROAD / TORONTO CANADA

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

light contact and scattered scuffing on the exterior

engraved with a similar ornate pattern as that used on the bands and is finished with a ball finial

facing an equal number of reinforced button holes on the flap above and covered by a full-length flap

Italy, Kingdom. A Military Academy Of Modena Cadet’s Dress Dagger, By Fratelli Turco Auction Archive ADMIRAL ROAD / TORONTO CANADAAn 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