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US M1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,100.00 USD
US M1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD.
Overall length: 38 1/8". Blade length: 31 1/4". Blade is elliptical in cross section and etched over half its length with various military & foliate motifs. Solid brass hilt, likely originally gilded, has an acanthus leaf embellished cruciform guard with shield languets. The front languet is bordered with acanthus leaves and shows an “MS” over 13 stars. Pineapple finial atop a solid brass leaf embellished grip with an oval panel on the front bearing an American eagle with downturned wings. Gilded brass scabbard with gilded brass mounts. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray overall patina. Etching is a bit light but clearly visible. Hilt shows no remaining gilded finish, but does have a very pleasing aged mustard patina. Scabbard does show traces of original gilding mixed with a similar pleasing mustard patina. (02-19275/BF). $800-1,100.