Original U.S. Named Naval Officer Sword - U.S. Naval Academy French Edged Weapons Basically it was the rifle

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Wooden frame measuring 10" tall by 7" wide

Interior surfaces are excellent

540 were produced at the Springfield Armory making originals rare on the collector's market today

[30] Lewis guns were often employed for balloon-busting

Original U.S. Named Naval Officer Sword - U.S. Naval Academy French Edged Weapons Basically it was the rifleOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a post war U. S. Navy Officer sword, originally a gift for a USNA graduate, and has come straight out of the attic. Gilt brass mounts to both sword and scabbard. Heavily Nickel plated engraved and embossed 34" blade displaying the officer name and initials S. V. Cappetta. Overall length of the Sword is 40". The blade stamped MADE U. S. A Contained in its original stiff leather covered scabbard with gilt brass