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MODEL 1850 US FOOT OFFICER SWORD

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Knives, Swords & Blades Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
MODEL 1850 US FOOT OFFICER SWORD
MODEL 1850 US FOOT OFFICER SWORD. 30-1/2" unstopped fullered blade, typical of manufacture of Henry Sauerbier of Newark, New Jersey. Blade is lightly etched with various patriotic motifs. Floral hilt with decorated pommel cap with spanner nut, also a typical Sauerbier feature. Leather grip with twisted brass wire. Leather scabbard with brass mounts. Bullion sword knot attached to grip. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, cleaned with scattered nicks in cutting edge and areas of black pitting. Grip leather and wire are complete with wear to the high spots. Leather scabbard has one large crack between drag and middle mount. Leather is coated with protectorate. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts cleaned. 4-56049 JS17 (800-1,200)