US Civil War Rear Admiral CHARLES S BOGGS Sword BY JOSEPH STARKEY
Etched bright steel blade displays USN scroll motif, foliage and retailer mark with light surface toning and minor age spots. Brass guard features deep gilding retention, detailed oak leaf and USN piercing and sea serpent quillon paired with a shagreen grip wrapped in twisted wire displaying light handling wear. Leather scabbard exhibits intact stitching, gilt brass mounts, double suspension rings and an oval cartouche hand engraved Rear Admiral C.S. Boggs 1886. Comes with research from the Department of the Navy - Naval Historical Center. Full length 38.5 inches, blade length 30.5 inches.
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Etched bright steel blade displays USN scroll motif, foliage and retailer mark with light surface toning and minor age spots. Brass guard features deep gilding retention, detailed oak leaf and USN piercing and sea serpent quillon paired with a shagreen grip wrapped in twisted wire displaying light handling wear. Leather scabbard exhibits intact stitching, gilt brass mounts, double suspension rings and an oval cartouche hand engraved Rear Admiral C.S. Boggs 1886. Comes with research from the Department of the Navy - Naval Historical Center. Full length 38.5 inches, blade length 30.5 inches.
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