Depot Marked Navy Sword

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Here's a nice Navy sword that is depot marked. The plain blade on this one rates Exc+. The blade is nice and bright without nick, just a bit of age. The fit is nice and tight and the stamped with Navy depot markings. The leather scabbard was broken when I got this so I had it professionally restored. No, you could never tell but I know, so I of course share this with you as I share ALL restoration work I do. There are now no dents or bends. The brass fittings all have even wear, are correctly secured with staples and adorned with intricate engraved wave patterns. The celluloid grip is in fair condition. It has some wear, rubs and a crack in the center. The original double twisted brass wire wrap remains intact. The entire hilt is brass based and hand chased with great care. Both the front and back panels fold in and out correctly. The reverse also locks correctly into the scabbard. The reverse panel and the top of the scabbard both match reading: "O 238". The O indicates the base. The tang has been expertly hidden with hand work disguising it into the lion's mane.