Italian Air Force Officers Sword, with gilt metal solid dish guard in the form of feathers, leading to a well detailed eagle head pommel and back strap in fine etched relief. Leather covered grip with wire binding. Locket catch to the reverse. Complete with its gilt metal leather mounted scabbard with non-crowned eagle to top chape. Tied to the sword grip is officers dress portepee and officers cloth sword slings attached to the scabbard. Slender blade with fuller to the centre and etched with eagle in flight, trophy of arms and foliage. Blade measures 79 cms, overall 99 cms. Generally good condition with much of the gilt finish remaining to the sword fittings.