346 Letter Opener with Facist Eagle.

Made from a single piece of cut steel. The grip in the shape of the Roman eagle with the lictor bundle, symbol of Italian fascism in its talons. Double-edged blade, the obverse with dedication inscription:

"CON ACCIAIO NEMICO, LA 58. COMP. LAV. DI FIRENZE ARTIGIANA / HA FORGIATO PER IL SUO VALOROSO COLONELLO / GOR. JEZERO AGOSTO - 1941 - XIX".   

"WITH ENEMY STEEL, THE 58. COMP. LAV. OF FLORENCE CRAFTSMAN / FORGED FOR HIS VALIANT COLONEL / GOR. JEZERO AUGUST - 1941 - XIX"

Length:255 mm.

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