Italy, Republic. A Silver Bust Of A Woman By Vincenzo Gemito, C.1915 United Republic of two upwards facing crossed swords

two upwards facing crossed swords sit in the quadrants between the arms

light wear on the corners on the exterior

Schienke was part of an Airborne Pioneers Battalion

Others were killed in the attack

Italy, Republic. A Silver Bust Of A Woman By Vincenzo Gemito, C.1915 United Republic of two upwards facing crossed swordsItaly, Republic. A Silver Bust of a Woman by Vincenzo Gemito, c. 1915 (Estate, Art, Sculpture). Antique. A silver bust of a woman's head. The woman is partially smiling and her hair is loosely pulled back into a bun. The bust is on a pedestal. The statue is of a two piece hollow construction and is marked on the back with GEMITO 800 and GEMITO NAPOLI. Measuring 118mm (base) x 205mm (h) and weighing 1. 530 kg. In very fine condition. Footnote: Vincenzo