Here is a recent estate find. This is a RARE Vintage Authentic Original WWII U. S Navy USN Model 1852 Naval Officer’s Dress Sword with Scabbard and Original Gold Bullion Portapee Sword Knot. This Has a Wire Wrapped Handle with Patriotic Eagle and Stars Pommel End. The Gold Gilt Brass Basket Style Crossguard Has U. N on the Top. The Blade is an Ornate Etched Blade with Patriotic Nautical Designs, Anchors, USN, Etc. It is Signed by the Maker ” E & F Horster Solingen Germany”. The Scabbard is a Black Leather Scabbard with Brass Accents Including Nautical Ropes and a Dragon Serpent End. The Sword Measures approx. 37 1/4″ Long with a 32″ Blade. The Total Length in the Scabbard is Approx. This is in Good Original Condition with a Nice Aged Patina, as Pictured. The Blade is Super Clean and Handle is Tight! Don’t pass up this Rare Estate Find! The item “Vintage WWII U. S Navy USN Model 1852 Naval Officer’s Dress Sword with Knot M1852″ is in sale since Tuesday, August 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\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.
- Sword Model: 1852 M1852
- Brand: E & F Horster Solingen Germany
- Blade: Etched Blade
- Modified Item: No
- Scabbard: Leather Scabbard with Brass Accents and Trim
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Cross Guard: Gold Gilt Metal USN Basket Style Crossguard
- Edged Weapon: Navy Naval Officers Dress Sword
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Region of Origin: United States
- Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
- Handle: Wire Wrapped Handle
- Theme: Militaria
- Pommel End: Patriotic Eagle with Stars
- Knot: Gold Bullion Portapee Sword Knot
- Size: 37 1/4″ Sword with 32″ Blade