AURORA Bicentenary of the Italian flag 1797-1997 Set of three fountain pens in the colors of the flag of Italy in green, white or red resin and gilded metal, nib in gold 750/1000e, fine, medium and B, piston system Inscribed on the Aurora ring Numbered 0486 Gross weight of a pen : 23,3 g. L. : 13,2 cm. 5,1 in. Boxes and overboxes, ink Series edited in 1997 at 599 copies, each pen representing a color of the Italian flag born in 1797 is reproduced on the top of the cap

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