FINE FRENCH IMPORT MODEL 1850 US FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

FINE FRENCH IMPORT MODEL 1850 US FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. You are bidding on a nice condition Klingenthal made Foot Officer’s sword for the American market. 31-3/4″ blade is etched with patriotic panels including a large American eagle with a Ribbon reading “E. Plurbis Unum” and a large block “US”. The blade etch is in fine condition retaining most of its original luster with scattered staining. Shark skin grip with twisted copper wire is in very good condition with wear and chipping on the high spots. The blade retains its original protective washer. Brass hilt retains traces of gilting in protected areas. The steel scabbard is dark, smooth lightly pitted overall. Brass mounts are clean like the hilt with matching patina. CONDITION: Blade is excellent. 4-35297 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2383	$575.00	FINE FRENCH IMPORT MODEL 1850 US FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. You are bidding on a nice condition Klingenthal made Foot Officer’s sword for the American market. 31-3/4″ blade is etched with patriotic panels including a large American eagle with a Ribbon reading “E. Plurbis Unum” and a large block “US”. The blade etch is in fine condition retaining most of its original luster with scattered staining. Shark skin grip with twisted copper wire is in very good condition with wear and chipping on the high spots. The blade retains its original protective washer. Brass hilt retains traces of gilting in protected areas. The steel scabbard is dark, smooth lightly pitted overall. Brass mounts are clean like the hilt with matching patina. CONDITION: Blade is excellent. 4-35297 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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