Dragona NCO Lanyard - Italian Army Carabinieri Guardia di Finanza

Product overview

The Dragona Sottufficiali Esercito Carabinieri Guardia di Finanza is a dress sword accessory made for non-commissioned officers (marescialli) in the Esercito, Carabinieri and Guardia di Finanza. It is intended for ceremonial and formal duty use with a maresciallo's sabre.

Definition: A dragona is a decorative silk ribbon and tassel set used to secure and ornament a military sabre. This high-quality piece is suitable for military, police and tactical dress uniform applications and collectors of military surplus items.

Main features

Key features that combine traditional styling with durable materials for formal uniform use:

• High-quality materials: 18 mm turchina (turquoise) silk ribbon with a gold-woven central band.
• Refined tassel design: Open tassel with inner twisted silk cord fringes and outer gold canutiglia fringes.
• Compact dimensions: Ribbon measures approximately 45 cm from attachment point at the tassel to the fold point.
• Corps compatibility: Made for Esercito, Carabinieri and Guardia di Finanza ceremonial use.
• Easy to use: Designed for simple attachment and removal during duty or ceremonial changes.

How to use / When it’s useful

Quick answer: Attach the dragona to the sabre as part of a maresciallo's dress kit for parades, official ceremonies and formal inspections. In most cases, it is fitted to the sabre’s suspension point and hangs alongside the scabbard.

Use it whenever a formal appearance is required — for duty, state occasions or regiment events. The dragona also suits collectors and military surplus buyers looking for authentic uniform accoutrements.

Care and notes

Simple care keeps the dragona looking correct for formal use and display:

• Store in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight to protect silk and gold threading.
• Clean by gentle spot cleaning or professional dry cleaning; avoid machine washing.
• Handle tassels gently to prevent fraying of the twisted silk and canutiglia fringes.
• Note: stock may be limited due to demand; check availability before planning formal use.

FAQ

Q: What materials are used in the dragona?

A: The dragona uses an 18 mm turchina silk ribbon with a gold-woven central band. The tassel has inner twisted silk cord fringes and outer gold canutiglia fringes.

Q: Which corps is this dragona suitable for?

A: It is designed for use with the Esercito, Carabinieri and Guardia di Finanza, matching the traditional colours and style for marescialli.

Q: What are the dimensions of the dragona?

A: The ribbon width is 18 mm and the length from the tassel attachment point to the fold is approximately 45 cm.

Q: Is the dragona easy to attach and remove?

A: Yes. The item is made for practical use and can be attached and removed quickly for duty changes or storage.

Q: How should I clean and care for the dragona?

A: Spot clean when possible or use professional dry cleaning. Avoid machine washing and protect from prolonged sunlight to preserve silk and gold threads.

Q: Is this a common stock item or limited availability?

A: Availability can be limited due to demand. If you need one for a specific event, it’s best to reserve or add it to your cart promptly.

Tip: Choose the correct variant and check measurements before purchase, and browse related ceremonial and military surplus accessories to complete a full dress kit.