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Italian Fascist MVSN Officer's Dagger with Special Ceremonial Hangers
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Italian Fascist MVSN Officer's Dagger with Special Ceremonial Hangers (Item IFAS 4-26; Special Items) |
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| DESCRIPTION: This is a special version of the Fascist MVSN dagger that some of us have seen. This would have been the standard officer version with the double-chained hanger. These are also quite rare, but this one is seldom seen because it has a set of hangers in gold-bullion material. This was for very special occasions—possibly for diplomatic assistance. These daggers had almost spiritual significance to those who wore them. They were even used in the "Avanti" salute to comrades and allies. The MVSN in translation works out to "Volunteer Militia for National Security." The dagger itself measures a little over 13 inches and features a 7 3/4 inch, nickel-plated, steel blade (magnetic) with a sharp edge along the top of the blade (This feature is only found on these MVSN daggers). The blade is remaining bright and crisp with a sharp, pointed tip. The blade measures 368mm in length. The grip or handle is fabricated from aluminum designed with a quillion and complemented by black, synthetic plates. The obverse of the grips has a bronze Roman fasces insignia, while the pommel is fashioned in the form of an eagle's head accompanied by its black-painted metal scabbard (also magnetic) with dual dagger bands that are embedded into the scabbard's body with rings attached. The scabbard is 230mm in length. The Special Hanger Arrangement The luxurious straps or hangers are beautiful gold-trimmed material down the side straps while the center is Fascist grey—the color of Italian Government Service. They measure side by side thusly: The long one measures 10 inches long, while the short one is 8 inches long. At the top there is a belt-loop sleeve, that the straps are suspended from and this adds another three inches. The buckles are in bright brass as are the clips that hold the scabbard and the retaining clasp or hook. The hangers are in just about mint condition and quite beautiful. These dagger accoutrements are exceptional and certainly extremely rare! PRICE: $1,750.00 |
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