LOT OF TWO U.S. MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S SWORDS.

LOT OF TWO U.S. MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S SWORDS. (1) “HORSTMANN & SON PHILADELPHIA” marked 32″ blade with various patriotic American motifs including panoply of arms, spread winged eagle, a ribbon with “E Pluribus Unum”, American flags & a large block “U.S.M.C.” & other patriotic American motifs. Hilt is typical 1850 U.S. Foot Officer’s with floral decoration. Grip is carved wood with leather & wire wrap. Scabbard is metal & once had leather covering & two brass mounts. Top mount has spade shaped frog button. Scabbard is marked “NO. 23” on drag. CONDITION: Blade is very good. Blade etch is all discernable with some areas of frost remaining with scattered pitting & black staining. Scabbard retains only fragments of its original leather cover. Assembly number “34” is found on throat & drag. Scabbard mounts & hilt have been cleaned. (2) “HORSTMANN & SON PHILADELPHIA” marked 30-1/2″ nickel-plated blade with various patriotic American motifs including panoply of arms, spread winged eagle, a ribbon with E Pluribus Unum, American flags & a large block “U.S.M.C.”,( barely discernable) & other patriotic American motifs. Hilt is typical 1850 U.S. Foot Officer’s with floral decoration. Grip is carved wood with leather & wire wrap. Scabbard is leather with brass mounts, top mount is fitted with spade shaped frog button. CONDITION: Scabbard is dry, has lost most of its orig black finish, and has one large one bend near drag. Grip retains most of its orig leather & wire wrap. Scabbard mount & hilt are cleaned. 4-58141 JS11 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	129	$920.00	LOT OF TWO U.S. MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S SWORDS. (1) “HORSTMANN & SON PHILADELPHIA” marked 32″ blade with various patriotic American motifs including panoply of arms, spread winged eagle, a ribbon with “E Pluribus Unum”, American flags & a large block “U.S.M.C.” & other patriotic American motifs. Hilt is typical 1850 U.S. Foot Officer’s with floral decoration. Grip is carved wood with leather & wire wrap. Scabbard is metal & once had leather covering & two brass mounts. Top mount has spade shaped frog button. Scabbard is marked “NO. 23” on drag. CONDITION: Blade is very good. Blade etch is all discernable with some areas of frost remaining with scattered pitting & black staining. Scabbard retains only fragments of its original leather cover. Assembly number “34” is found on throat & drag. Scabbard mounts & hilt have been cleaned. (2) “HORSTMANN & SON PHILADELPHIA” marked 30-1/2″ nickel-plated blade with various patriotic American motifs including panoply of arms, spread winged eagle, a ribbon with E Pluribus Unum, American flags & a large block “U.S.M.C.”,( barely discernable) & other patriotic American motifs. Hilt is typical 1850 U.S. Foot Officer’s with floral decoration. Grip is carved wood with leather & wire wrap. Scabbard is leather with brass mounts, top mount is fitted with spade shaped frog button. CONDITION: Scabbard is dry, has lost most of its orig black finish, and has one large one bend near drag. Grip retains most of its orig leather & wire wrap. Scabbard mount & hilt are cleaned. 4-58141 JS11 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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