A sword, Kingdom of Naples and the Two Sicilies, 1st half of the 19th century A straight, double-edged blade with a flattened midrib. Etched on both sides, with "Viva Ferdinando II" on the obverse side, and "Re D D Sicilie" on the reverse. German silver quillons. Horn grip cover set with decorative silver nails. Goblet-shaped pommel. The scabbard is also German silver with suspension rings. Blade is stained and notched. Length 93 cm. Ferdinand II (1810 - 1859) began his reign in 1830 with an amnesty, relieved the misery of his people, and promoted the economic ,

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