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U.S. M1832 TYPE IMPORT MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER'S

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
U.S. M1832 TYPE IMPORT MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER'S

SWORD. Overall length: 37 3/4". Blade length: 30 3/4". This is an obviously English made sword but follows the form & style exactly of a US M1832 Medical Staff. Blade is elliptical in cross section & etched over 2/3 of its length with various military & foliate motifs including a crowned "GR". Blade is etched near the hilt, "WHITE MARLBROUGH ST. LONDON". Gilded brass hilt with orb decoration throughout the guard, knuckle bow, pommel & edges of the grips. Gilded brass mounted leather scabbard. CONDITION: blade shows original factory polish with a few widely scattered, discolored spots. Hilt retains nearly all of its original gilding. Scabbard mounts retain 90% of original gilded finish. Leather remains strong. (02-19517/BF). $700-1,000.