sword, officer , sword, officer
Accession Number
NAM.1970-08-3-1
Description
Italian Officer’s sword, 1860 (c), Reggimento Dunne. Curved, back edged blade with two fullers on each side, engraved with floral motifs, coat of arms and initials PS; gilt metal hilt with knuckle guard and stool with scrolled quillon; flat pommel and dome shaped finial; ferrule decorated with oak leaves and rosette; ribbed horn grip bound with wire. Associated with the Battle of Milazzo, Wars of Italian Unification (1848-1860).
Events
Milazzo, Battle of, 1860 (Wars of Italian Unification 1848-1860)
Units