Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Original Authentic Vintage WWI U. Navy M1852 USN Naval Officer’s Dress Sword with Scabbard! The Blade is is a Fancy Etched Blade with Patriotic Designs, and “USN” on Both Sides, with Anchor, Flag, Eagle, Etc. It is Signed by the Maker J. Hirsch Co Chicago Ill. The Handle is a Wire Wrapped Sharkskin Handle with Ornate Brass Cross Guard Knuckle Guard, Signed USN. The Pommel End is Brass, and Has a Patriotic Eagle and Stars Design. The Scabbard is a Black Leather Scabbard with Brass Rope Accents, and Brass Serpent Bottom Tip! The Sword in the Scabbard Measures approx. The Sword Itself Measures approx. 33 1/4″ Long with a 28″ Blade. This is in Good Original Condition, with Some Wear and a Nice Aged Patina On The Brass! The Scabbard is Complete, but the Leather is Dry and There Have Been Some Repairs. Don’t pass up this Rare Historic Military Collectible Sword! The item “WWI U. S. Naval Officer’s M1852 USN Presentation Dress Sword J. H. Hirsch Co USA” is in sale since Monday, August 13, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “rmagiccds” and is located in Sandown, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Military Era: WWI WW1 World War One 1 The Great War
- Military Division: Navy Naval Officer USN United States Navy
- Scabbard: Black Leather Scabbard with Brass Trim
- Sword Model: M1852 Model 1852
- Blade: Ornate Etched Blade with Patriotic Designs
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Handle: Wire Wrapped Sharkskin Handle
- Maker: J.H. Hirsch Co Chicago Ill. USA
- Pommel: Eagle & Stars Design
- Sword Type: Navy Naval Officer’s Dress Presentation Sword
- Age: 1900 – 1920
- Name: None