United Kingdom. AERII Wilkinson Royal Marines Officer's Sword Republic of approved by Pope Innocent III

approved by Pope Innocent III via the Papal bull Religiosam vitam on December 22

the reverse bearing a central raised depiction of a female figure wielding a cross (symbolizing mercy) reaching out to a destitute woman and child

(Private Richard Warren

itself inspired by the dynamic sportswear trends of the time

whose member and later commander was one of most celebrated of all Luftwaffe pilots

United Kingdom. AERII Wilkinson Royal Marines Officer's Sword Republic of approved by Pope Innocent IIIThis sword features a polished nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with a very sharp tip. Both sides of the blade have a fuller running from the mid point to just above the ricasso and incorporates an ornate floral pattern. The sword is serial numbered "79495" on the wide spine where it butts the grip. The obverse of the blade is emblazoned with the badge of the Corps of Royal Marines, inscribed "THE ROYAL" above and "MARINES" below the badge, with