US NAVAL DRESS SWORD.
US Naval sword marked B Pasquale Co. San Francisco Cal. The blade ornately etched with floral sprays, scrollwork and nautical motifs, marked ”B. Pasquale Co. San Francisco Cal”; fishskin grip with twisted gilt wire wrap; gilt pommel with eagle and star surround and backstrap with laurel leaves; knuckle bow with dolphin terminal and slot for sword knot which is present; pierced crossguard decorated with oak leaves/acorns and ”USN” in ribbon and having dolphin terminal; black leather scabbard with gilt rope motif mounts and dolphin drag, overall 36” L, blade 29.5”L
Condition Report: Light to moderate wear, gold tassel frayed.
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US Naval sword marked B Pasquale Co. San Francisco Cal. The blade ornately etched with floral sprays, scrollwork and nautical motifs, marked ”B. Pasquale Co. San Francisco Cal”; fishskin grip with twisted gilt wire wrap; gilt pommel with eagle and star surround and backstrap with laurel leaves; knuckle bow with dolphin terminal and slot for sword knot which is present; pierced crossguard decorated with oak leaves/acorns and ”USN” in ribbon and having dolphin terminal; black leather scabbard with gilt rope motif mounts and dolphin drag, overall 36” L, blade 29.5”L
Condition Report: Light to moderate wear, gold tassel frayed.