RARE 19TH C. SAILOR -MADE SWORDFISH SWORD
Sword made with a US Navy Officer's Dress Sword Handle, the Swordfish bill replete with naval symbols, one side with "Hump Back Whale"; "Sword Fish and Thrasher Shark Fighting"; "Great Gray Shark" and US Eagle with Liberty USA riband, marked "by K.L. McLean". The reverse with "Ancient Sea Mariner Sea Serpent" and American Shield with "Hope" below, a star and a ship's wheel, drilled to hang from silk cord. 37" long overall. Good condition.
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Sword made with a US Navy Officer's Dress Sword Handle, the Swordfish bill replete with naval symbols, one side with "Hump Back Whale"; "Sword Fish and Thrasher Shark Fighting"; "Great Gray Shark" and US Eagle with Liberty USA riband, marked "by K.L. McLean". The reverse with "Ancient Sea Mariner Sea Serpent" and American Shield with "Hope" below, a star and a ship's wheel, drilled to hang from silk cord. 37" long overall. Good condition.