19th C. US MILITIA, CADET & FRATERNAL SWORDS
19th C. US MILITIA, CADET & FRATERNAL SWORDS
19th C. Lot of 3 US Swords. (1) Militia Sword. Straight steel blade without fuller with barely visible etching near the ricasso. Maker marked "Baker". Gilt plated bronze guard and knight helmet pommel. "Union" shield rain guards. Bone grip. Blade length: 25.3/4". Total length: 32". (1) GAR / Fraternal Sword pattern 1860. Straight blade without fuller or maker mark. Gilt plated bronze hilt, decorated shell guard. Missing leather handle covering. Blade length: 28". Total length: 34". (1) USAF Cadet dress sword. Straight blade without fuller, maker mark "NS Meyer IN" on one side of the ricasso and "Made in USA" on the other. Brass guard & pommel, metal cast handle. Steel based scabbard with brass fittings.
Condition Report: Very good.
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19th C. US MILITIA, CADET & FRATERNAL SWORDS
19th C. Lot of 3 US Swords. (1) Militia Sword. Straight steel blade without fuller with barely visible etching near the ricasso. Maker marked "Baker". Gilt plated bronze guard and knight helmet pommel. "Union" shield rain guards. Bone grip. Blade length: 25.3/4". Total length: 32". (1) GAR / Fraternal Sword pattern 1860. Straight blade without fuller or maker mark. Gilt plated bronze hilt, decorated shell guard. Missing leather handle covering. Blade length: 28". Total length: 34". (1) USAF Cadet dress sword. Straight blade without fuller, maker mark "NS Meyer IN" on one side of the ricasso and "Made in USA" on the other. Brass guard & pommel, metal cast handle. Steel based scabbard with brass fittings.
Condition Report: Very good.