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Uniform parts and sword of the last commander of the Noble Guard, Pope Paul VI period
dimensions various cm.
Gold and silver braided band, with three-star tassels, kept in its original case. A pair of very tall black leather boots complete with spurs and heavy three-piece wooden supports. Leather belt with gold buckle complete with sword attachments. Holster for service pistol. A pair of blue cloth service trousers (with the commander's name). Two garments in fabric. A wool hat. Two mounts for the helmet (olive) with the monograms of Popes John XXIII and Pius XII (the commander had already served under the two previous popes, so the helmet remained the same, only the monogram was changed). A service sabre, the blade with a cylindrical back finely engraved with the monogram GNP (Papal Noble Guard), trophies and floral motifs. Golden metal hilt with a white ivory-like grip. Complete with sword knot, scabbard and green fabric case. Together with a single epaulettes of a lower rank and a document for the award of a medal ‘With a grateful and affectionate heart towards those who have undertaken their apostolic pilgrimage to the Holy Places with works, prayers and commitment to piety, This medal was granted and distributed as a testimony of the happy event and of his paternal benevolence. From the Vatican, 6 January 1964'.
dimensions various cm.
Gold and silver braided band, with three-star tassels, kept in its original case. A pair of very tall black leather boots complete with spurs and heavy three-piece wooden supports. Leather belt with gold buckle complete with sword attachments. Holster for service pistol. A pair of blue cloth service trousers (with the commander's name). Two garments in fabric. A wool hat. Two mounts for the helmet (olive) with the monograms of Popes John XXIII and Pius XII (the commander had already served under the two previous popes, so the helmet remained the same, only the monogram was changed). A service sabre, the blade with a cylindrical back finely engraved with the monogram GNP (Papal Noble Guard), trophies and floral motifs. Golden metal hilt with a white ivory-like grip. Complete with sword knot, scabbard and green fabric case. Together with a single epaulettes of a lower rank and a document for the award of a medal ‘With a grateful and affectionate heart towards those who have undertaken their apostolic pilgrimage to the Holy Places with works, prayers and commitment to piety, This medal was granted and distributed as a testimony of the happy event and of his paternal benevolence. From the Vatican, 6 January 1964'.
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