Lot 105A: 1872 U. S. Calvary Officer’s Sword

Lot 105A: 1872 U. S. Calvary Officer’s Sword

Brass hilt and sharkskin grip, blade is etched with “US” on one side, and an “eagle with shield” on the other side, blade is stamped “Ridabock & Co., New York” on one side, the other side is stamped “Made in France” and has a “Proved” stamp with a “fleur-de-lis”, the guard is decorated with an eagle and stars, and the pommel with a shield, scabbard has brass accents, with minor wear, 38 1/2″ l. 

$400-600

Description

Brass hilt and sharkskin grip, blade is etched with “US” on one side, and an “eagle with shield” on the other side, blade is stamped “Ridabock & Co., New York” on one side, the other side is stamped “Made in France” and has a “Proved” stamp with a “fleur-de-lis”, the guard is decorated with an eagle and stars, and the pommel with a shield, scabbard has brass accents, with minor wear, 38 1/2″ l. 

$400-600