Original Italian WWII Navy Officer Naval Pattern Sword

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a hard to find sword. Features a straight 31.5 inch blade with etched panels on each side displaying a Navy Anchor motif. Solid basket guard of brass displaying a crowned anchor emblem. The reverse side of the guard folds down to lock the sword to the scabbard, however the small brass post on the scabbard throat is missing. White ray skin grip bound with three strands of copper wire. Lion head pommel with its mane as a back strap. Leather bound hard scabbard with brass fittings and rope hanger. Offered in very good condition.