Vatican, Papal State. A Dress Sword for a Member of the Order of St. Gregory Archive plus a fine link chain

plus a fine link chain hooked in place

The Soldbuch is dated to Chemnitz (eastern Germany) on July 11

strong gilt

as he was listed as missing in action and presumed dead following combat with the Royal Air Force on 12 March 1941

they took part in anti-partisan operations in Croatia

Vatican, Papal State. A Dress Sword for a Member of the Order of St. Gregory Archive plus a fine link chainA dress sword for a member of the Order of St. Gregory, measuring 95 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 72 cm long, nickel plated, triangular magnetic steel blade which sits securely within a multi piece hilt, with an intact red wool buffer pad covering the seam. The crossguard features a clamshell medallion in the form of a highly stylized laurel and oak leaf wreath surrounded a gilded and enameled depiction of the