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A MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS' SWORD
by Ralphs, Newport, R.I.
Of the later type lighter blade (original polish) etched with two panels of fouled anchor, rope/oak branch, an American Shield and anchor motifs. Gilt brass hilt Thirteen star and American Eagle pommel cap, pierced oak branch/USN guard and dolphin finial. Wrapped with knot hanger (knot lacking). Twisted brass wire wrapped ray-skin bound grip. Black leather sheath with three gilt brass mounts with twisted rope hangers and dolphin drag. With hang-tag noting that this sword was owned by Harvey Herrick McCord who entered Annapolis in 1880, and later became Chief Pay Clerk in the Naval Coast Defense Reserve. Retired 1917.
28 inch blade.
by Ralphs, Newport, R.I.
Of the later type lighter blade (original polish) etched with two panels of fouled anchor, rope/oak branch, an American Shield and anchor motifs. Gilt brass hilt Thirteen star and American Eagle pommel cap, pierced oak branch/USN guard and dolphin finial. Wrapped with knot hanger (knot lacking). Twisted brass wire wrapped ray-skin bound grip. Black leather sheath with three gilt brass mounts with twisted rope hangers and dolphin drag. With hang-tag noting that this sword was owned by Harvey Herrick McCord who entered Annapolis in 1880, and later became Chief Pay Clerk in the Naval Coast Defense Reserve. Retired 1917.
28 inch blade.