U.S. MARINE CORPS MODEL 1875 OFFICER’S SWORD

$1,200.00

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Item Code: 1047-05

The U.S. Marine Corps returned to its emblematic Mameluke style officer’s sword in 1875, having adopted the army 1850 pattern in 1859.

The blade here is slightly curved and carries a single broad fuller for most of its length that divides into two narrow fullers, nicely strengthening it for a thrust, about 12 inches from the spearpoint tip. The blade is smooth metal, bright, with good edge and tip. On both sides a central panel is etched with swallow-tail banner reading, “UNITED STATES MARINES” between to foliate terminal motifs.

The brass cross-guard has acorn finials has traces of gilt. There are rivet caps on either side of the bone grip. The hole for the sword knot in the pommel is lined with a brass washer. The grip is stable, but has a piece missing on one side at the pommel. A leather sword knot with closed tassel remains attached.

The scabbard is the regulation pattern: nickel plated with narrow brass throat, rings and ring bands, the latter cast with a leaf design. The brass shoe-style drag has a raised rose blossom and leaves on either side. There is oxidized spotting overall along the scabbard.  [jet] [ph:L]

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