^Lot 1380 LATE 20th CENTURY US NAVY M1852 OFFICER’S SWORD.

Overall length: 37". Blade length: 31". A current issue naval officer’s sword with a blade that has a single medium fuller and is etched over 17" with various military, nautical, and foliate motifs. The ricasso is etched "(logo) VANGUARD STAINLESS" and "PROVED (star) TOLEDO-SPAIN." Heavily gilded hilt. Wire-wrapped simulated sharkskin grip. Gold bullion sword knot. Leather-covered steel scabbard with heavily gilded mounts. CONDITION: like-new. (02-22972/BF). $200-300.