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HIGH GRADE US M1850 TYPE FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,100.00 USD
HIGH GRADE US M1850 TYPE FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD.
Overall length: 38 3/4". Blade length: 31 3/4". This high grade Schuyler, Hartley & Graham foot officer’s sword has an exceptionally well engraved blade & a sm. “US” in the handguard which is atypical of most foot officer’s swords. The blade is etched over 2/3 of its length w/ various military, patriotic & foliate motifs that includes “VICTORY” in a ribbon, a lg. “US” & a fluttering American flag. The blade is etched near the ricasso, “SCHUYLER HARTLEY & GRAHAM New York”. Gilded brass hilt. Wire wrapped leather grip. Gilded brass mounted leather scabbard. There is a cavalry saber hanger attached to the sword. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray, slightly mottled patina. Hilt retains traces of original gilding. Grip shows light wear & wire is complete. Scabbard mounts show traces of original gilding. Scabbard body remains in 1 piece but is flexed & flaked. Cavalry saber hanger is complete but shows flexing & flaking. (02-15125/BF). $800-1,100.