WORLD WAR PERIOD INSCRIBED U.S. NAVY OFFICERS SWORD.

WORLD WAR PERIOD INSCRIBED U.S. NAVY OFFICERS SWORD. Standard regulation issue U.S. Model 1851 U.S. navy officer’s sword from the period 1900-1945 inscribed on the blade to William Wesley Kurtz. The narrow straight single edged sword blade is etched with standard designs and has “Bailey, Banks & Biddle/ Phila.” etched at the ricasso. The sword is accompanied by a gilt wire regulation sword knot as well. No listing of William Wesley Kurtz could be located in the U.S. Navy records up to 1900. It is likely that this sword dates to the WWI or early WWII period. More research could reveal details on this officer’s service. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is bright and frosty, scabbard excellent. Grip shows age discoloration and all brass furniture is uncleaned and maintains a dark patina. Sword knot tassel has some losses. 4-50847 CW3 (250-400)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	761	$460.00	WORLD WAR PERIOD INSCRIBED U.S. NAVY OFFICERS SWORD. Standard regulation issue U.S. Model 1851 U.S. navy officer’s sword from the period 1900-1945 inscribed on the blade to William Wesley Kurtz. The narrow straight single edged sword blade is etched with standard designs and has “Bailey, Banks & Biddle/ Phila.” etched at the ricasso. The sword is accompanied by a gilt wire regulation sword knot as well. No listing of William Wesley Kurtz could be located in the U.S. Navy records up to 1900. It is likely that this sword dates to the WWI or early WWII period. More research could reveal details on this officer’s service. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is bright and frosty, scabbard excellent. Grip shows age discoloration and all brass furniture is uncleaned and maintains a dark patina. Sword knot tassel has some losses. 4-50847 CW3 (250-400) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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