US MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD
US MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD, the ricasso is mkd. ?P.D.L.?, the double engraved blade has a floral design etc. (shows a lot of hones wear & heavy rust at its bottom), the sharkskin grip has brass wire wrap, the pierced brass guard has a nice dark patina, comes w/ an elaborate gold bullion knot, the dark leather scabbard has brass mounts w/ only a few wear spots, the belt is an early white buff leather, , this sword is a step above normal so I am sure this officer had money! VG+
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US MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD, the ricasso is mkd. ?P.D.L.?, the double engraved blade has a floral design etc. (shows a lot of hones wear & heavy rust at its bottom), the sharkskin grip has brass wire wrap, the pierced brass guard has a nice dark patina, comes w/ an elaborate gold bullion knot, the dark leather scabbard has brass mounts w/ only a few wear spots, the belt is an early white buff leather, , this sword is a step above normal so I am sure this officer had money! VG+
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