Chromed metal scent bottle, bearing a coat of arms with the initials CASD and the motto “Ut Unum sint”.

Chromed metal scent bottle, bearing a coat of arms with the initials CASD and the motto “Ut Unum sint”. Ball cap with long wand. The CASD is the Centre for Higher Studies for Defence, and is the highest training body for officers of the Italian Armed Forces, as well as the most prestigious centre in Italy for security and defence studies. It depends on the Defence General Staff. The Latin motto means “so that they may be one”, words taken from the priestly prayer of Jesus, according to the Gospel of John, (17, 20-23).
Period
1940/ today

Country

Italy, 1949

Material

enamelled silver or metal

Size

6 cm

COD.

1145

Labels

antique scent bottles

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