USN Model 1852 Officer’s Dress Sword by Japan Sword Co.

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Post-WWII, Korean War - United States Navy Model 1852 Officer’s Dress Sword by Japan Sword Co. Ltd of Tokyo. The Model 1852 Naval Officers Sword entered service in 1852 and was in use during the American Civil War, requirements were suspended during WWII. The straight, single edged, fullered, triple etched, 28 ¾ inch long blade on this one looks great. The frosted acid etched panels provide a great display of: anchors, stars, “USN” marked flags, an eagle, rope and a bannered “USN”. The spine also displays a wonderful laurel leaf and berry motif. The obverse features: “Japan Sword”. The white felt buffer pad remains intact. The scabbard body is made out of a steel base that has been covered in a blackened tanned leather. It features dual decorative lines running lengthways and is stitched closed to the back. There are three gilded brass fittings which feature; a drag with a triple zig-zag pattern border and a decorative sea creature to the base, a mid-band which has a knotted rope design, holding a ring, bordered in a zig-zag pattern and a top-fitting with a knotted rope design holding a ring and a zig-zag edge. They each have a side screw. The cast brass gilded partial basket hilt features a decorative design of: “dolphin” heads, oak leaf and acorns and a bannered “USN”. The oval pommel top has a single screw securing it and it features an eagle peached on a wrapped-up rope surrounded by stars. The grip is a faux plastic white ray skin, that is wrapped in a decorative brass wire wrap. A desirable maker!