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M.C. LILLEY & CO. MODEL 1902 OFFICERS’ SABER

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:10.00 - 100,000.00 USD
M.C. LILLEY & CO. MODEL 1902 OFFICERS’ SABER
M.C. LILLEY & CO. MODEL 1902 OFFICERS’ SABER WITH SCABBARD. Saber is marked on reverse side of ricasso “THE/M.C. LILLEY/& CO./COLUMBUS, O.”. Blade is etched on reverse side with floral decorations, a military shield, and the letters “U.S.” The obverse side of the blade is etched with very similar floral decorations and military shield as well as an eagle with a ribbon inscribed “Pluribus Unum” and “Captain C.S. Carter”. Dull nickeled steel hilt with half-basket guard with three branches on the obverse side. End branch on hilt is bent and misshaped. Dull nickeled steel scabbard shows some signs of rust. Overall length: 35”. Blade length: 29.75”.