Spain, Francoist Era. A Naval Officer's Sword, by Artillery Factory of Toledo, c.1940 Buy Now he is recognised as the

he is recognised as the first ever pilot officer to receive the Oak Leaves to his Knight’s Cross

measuring approximately 43 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

the scabbard measuring 25 mm x 765 mm

the sole ship of a class built to use up the remaining tonnage allowed to the U

marked "NORMANDY 1944" within a rule in gold-coloured ink on the lid

Spain, Francoist Era. A Naval Officer's Sword, by Artillery Factory of Toledo, c.1940 Buy Now he is recognised as theThis sword features a nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with a semi sharp tip and designed with a dull cutting edge. Both sides of the blade have a fuller running its full length, the obverse inscribed "MARINA ESPANOLA" (Spanish Navy) along with bearing an ornate design that flanks an image of a fouled anchor surmounted by the Franco crown on both sides, the reverse bearing the Spanish coat of arms flanked by an ornate design on both sides, the