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Original U.S. WWII Italian Veterans Souvenir Group - NAPLES 1945 Naked Lady Knife, Bracelet, Italian Flag, Insignia

Original U.S. WWII Italian Veterans Souvenir Group - NAPLES 1945 Naked Lady Knife, Bracelet, Italian Flag, Insignia

$135.00

Original: $450.00

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Original U.S. WWII Italian Veterans Souvenir Group - NAPLES 1945 Naked Lady Knife, Bracelet, Italian Flag, Insignia—

$450.00

$135.00

The Story

Original Items. Only One Lot Available. This is a lovely lot of items brought back by an American soldier serving in Italy during World War II. The items include a souvenir knife (not sharp) with a naked lady for a grip. These "nude knives" were popular with American troops and were offered in small street markets throughout Naples. All known examples are stamped NAPLES 1945, like this one.

Also included are a lovely engraved bracelet depicting men around a statue in Livorno, Italy, with depictions of flowers and a camel along with locations on the smaller pieces. There is a 34th Infantry Division patch, a 5th Army patch, and a captured Italian Bustina insignia made with velvet and bullion. There is a lovely set of three postcards depicting Mussolini, and a small Italian flag with a painted/printed coat of arms and crown. The flag measures roughly 11 x 16”.

The naked lady knife has an overall length of 11¼”, and is in good shape overall with some heavy wear.

A fantastic lot of Italian Front souvenirs, ready for further research and display!
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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Original U.S. WWII Italian Veterans Souvenir Group - NAPLES 1945 Naked Lady Knife, Bracelet, Italian Flag, Insignia - Image 4

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Original U.S. WWII Italian Veterans Souvenir Group - NAPLES 1945 Naked Lady Knife, Bracelet, Italian Flag, Insignia - Image 5

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Original U.S. WWII Italian Veterans Souvenir Group - NAPLES 1945 Naked Lady Knife, Bracelet, Italian Flag, Insignia - Image 6

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Original U.S. WWII Italian Veterans Souvenir Group - NAPLES 1945 Naked Lady Knife, Bracelet, Italian Flag, Insignia - Image 7

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Original U.S. WWII Italian Veterans Souvenir Group - NAPLES 1945 Naked Lady Knife, Bracelet, Italian Flag, Insignia - Image 8

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Original U.S. WWII Italian Veterans Souvenir Group - NAPLES 1945 Naked Lady Knife, Bracelet, Italian Flag, Insignia - Image 9

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Original U.S. WWII Italian Veterans Souvenir Group - NAPLES 1945 Naked Lady Knife, Bracelet, Italian Flag, Insignia - Image 10

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Original U.S. WWII Italian Veterans Souvenir Group - NAPLES 1945 Naked Lady Knife, Bracelet, Italian Flag, Insignia - Image 11

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Description

Original Items. Only One Lot Available. This is a lovely lot of items brought back by an American soldier serving in Italy during World War II. The items include a souvenir knife (not sharp) with a naked lady for a grip. These "nude knives" were popular with American troops and were offered in small street markets throughout Naples. All known examples are stamped NAPLES 1945, like this one.

Also included are a lovely engraved bracelet depicting men around a statue in Livorno, Italy, with depictions of flowers and a camel along with locations on the smaller pieces. There is a 34th Infantry Division patch, a 5th Army patch, and a captured Italian Bustina insignia made with velvet and bullion. There is a lovely set of three postcards depicting Mussolini, and a small Italian flag with a painted/printed coat of arms and crown. The flag measures roughly 11 x 16”.

The naked lady knife has an overall length of 11¼”, and is in good shape overall with some heavy wear.

A fantastic lot of Italian Front souvenirs, ready for further research and display!