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Post by griffincoach on Dec 10, 2022 19:27:18 GMT
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Post by tweet on Dec 10, 2022 20:51:46 GMT
Post WWI US naval sword. The Marines had not used naval swords once the Mameluke and nco swords had been adopted during the 19th century.
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Post by treeslicer on Dec 10, 2022 22:25:21 GMT
I bought an antique sword for my son, who is currently enlisted, just to have something he’d like that he could hold onto for years to come. It was advertised as a M1852 civil war era with proved blade. From my brief research I’m thinking it’s a little later. I researched the name on the blade and what comes back is someone who looks like he served in the USMC. Would they have been issued blades with US Navy. The dates of his birth and death are what lead me to believe the blade is younger. Any info is appreciated. I have been unable to confirm, but strongly suspect, that Col. Powers was a USNA grad, Class of 1906, because he entered the Corps as an officer that year, at the Annapolis Marine Barracks. You likely have his senior year sword. IMHO, the sword you picture was probably made in Solingen, which was not unusual.
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Post by eastman on Dec 11, 2022 2:47:33 GMT
A little later than Civil War era, but still an excellent antique sword since the owner is verifiable
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Dec 11, 2022 4:06:52 GMT
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