Model 1872 Presentation Cavalry Officer ' S Sword Spanish American War
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Model 1872 Presentation Cavalry Officer's Sword Spanish-American War.Presentation on sword scabbard to "Lieut Chas E. Davis, Adjutant 1st Maine Inf. U.S.V. ACTG A.A.G 31st Brig. 2nd Div. 3rd Corps, Spanish-American War 1898" in four lines.The A.A.G. stands for Assistant Adjutant General which acts as the chief officer of an army responsible for the administration and preservation of all personelle records.This includes two copies of his service record from the Maine State Milita...ry Archives which is interesting noting his height, hair and eye color, and his place of birth and residence.
This presentation sword is in near mint condition with no blemishes on the blade which is etched on one side U.S at the midpoint along with an American Flag near the ricasso with banners. There is detailed scrolls and floral etching on more than 50% of the length. This side also has the maker marks of The M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus Ohio at the ricasso.The opposite side of the blade has an American Eagle at the midpoint with a ribbon beneath saying E. Pluribus Unum and again there is scrollwork and floral etching on the near mint blade. No nicks or rust. Never sharpened. Tip sharp.Original leather washer in place.Beautfiul brass guard with Phyrigian helmet patterned pommel with detailed guilding almost all intact. One side of the guard facing the pommel has an American Eagle and under it stars. The opposite side has beams of light.The grip is in excellent condition with all original fish skin and wound with twisted gilt wire.Nickle scabbard with gilded brass mounts, throat, and drag with some light aging- etched with presentation.
Phemonenal presentation officer's sword.
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
This presentation sword is in near mint condition with no blemishes on the blade which is etched on one side U.S at the midpoint along with an American Flag near the ricasso with banners. There is detailed scrolls and floral etching on more than 50% of the length. This side also has the maker marks of The M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus Ohio at the ricasso.The opposite side of the blade has an American Eagle at the midpoint with a ribbon beneath saying E. Pluribus Unum and again there is scrollwork and floral etching on the near mint blade. No nicks or rust. Never sharpened. Tip sharp.Original leather washer in place.Beautfiul brass guard with Phyrigian helmet patterned pommel with detailed guilding almost all intact. One side of the guard facing the pommel has an American Eagle and under it stars. The opposite side has beams of light.The grip is in excellent condition with all original fish skin and wound with twisted gilt wire.Nickle scabbard with gilded brass mounts, throat, and drag with some light aging- etched with presentation.
Phemonenal presentation officer's sword.
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
