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US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 900.00 USD
US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD.
Overall length: 38 1/8". Blade length: 31 3/4". Single fullered blade etched over 2/3 of its length w/ various military, patriotic & foliate motifs. Gilded brass hilt w/ “US” in the pierced guard. Wire wrapped, white sharkskin grip. Gilded, brass mounted wire scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray mottled finish. Etching remains quite clear. Hilt shows traces of original gilding. Grip has darkened & shows wear but is substantially complete. Scabbard mounts show slight traces of original gilding. Scabbard body has a dark, mottled patina. (02-15199BF). $700-900.