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Vintage M1902 U.S, Officers Sword.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
Vintage M1902 U.S, Officers Sword.
Excellent condition with bright, blade, hilt, and scabbard with no flaking or bubbling to the finish and grip with no chips or cracks.30" slightly curved single-edged blade having a false edge for a distance back from the point and a broad central fuller, with the blade etched in geometric and floral motifs, and a central panel on one side with a “U.S.” in Old English and on the other with a traditional looking spread-winged American eagle and E PLURIBUS UNUM banner scroll beneath.The leather washer is in place under the guard. The reverse ricasso bears the etching maker name, “The M.C. Lilley Co. Columbus. O."This dates the sword to between 1902 and 1925 (It became “The Lilley Co” in 1925). Comes with period brown leather sword knot, and 1941 R.I.A. black leather hangers. Great condition for a 100 year old sword.