US Post WWII USMC Non-Commisioned Officers Sword, German Mfg
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $350.00

Original era manufacture. A cold war era, German made, regulation USMC NCO sword. This model sword is based on the Civil War era 1850 Foot Officers sword, but using a different suspension system for carry.Stainless steel, triple etched blade measuring 31.5 inches in length, no issues to report, bright and clean, running straight and true. The reverse ricasso displays the importer, or retailers name, Newtel Inc of Miami, and , made in Solingen, Germany. Gilded brass guard and pommel, leather bumper at the base of the blade, leather wrapped grip bound with single strand wire. Heavy steel scabbard which is covered in a fine black leather showing no issues, with a brass drag and scabbard throat. Overall the sword exhibits no issues to report, other than some very light staining to the brass fittings from age and storage. The production number 32 on the scabbard throat, with it and the drag still covered in their original protective lacquer. Excellent quality sword.