This NRAF sword has a highly detailed gilt and blued etched blade with crowned eagle, military motifs, and a maker stamp of "E & F Horster Solingen" at the recasso. Hilt is gilted cast brass eagle head with a lower guard eagle holding a propeller. Grip appears to be ebony wood with nine wraps of triple copper wire, minor edge chipping at backstrap and ferrel. Scabbard is black leather with gilded cast brass hangers and drag. One original hanger chain and a sword portepee knot tie is still present. Some black finish loss on leather. A very impressive scarce version of an untouched fascist Italy sword. Blade measures 27-3/4" x 9/16" and over length of sword is 33-1/2".