A Ceremonial Sword of Admiral Gago Coutinho 800/1000 gold pommel and guard, turned ivory grip chiselled decoration, acid engraved steel blade "Anchor" and "Vasco das Gama Battleship", leather scabbard with 800/1000 gold hooks (upper, body and lower), grip with engraved inscription "CHEIO DE DEUS, NÃO TEMO O QUE VIRÁ, POIS, VENHA O QUE VIER, NUNCA SERÁ MAIOR DO QUE A MINHA ALMA" - FERNANDO PESSOA ("FULL OF GOD, DO NOT FEAR WHAT WILL COME, FOR, COME WHAT COMES, WILL NEVER BE GREATER THAN MY SOUL"- FERNANDO PESSOA) Portuguese 20th C. hook and scabbard with minor faults Lisbon mark (1938-1984), LEITÃO & IRMÃO makers' mark Dimensões (altura x comprimento x largura) - 96 cm