Named - US Marine Corps Officer’s Mameluke Sword by Wilkinson

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United States, pre-1948/1950 - Named Marine Corps Officer’s Mameluke Sword made by the Wilkinson Swords Ltd. and distributed by H-H - Hilborn-Hamburger Inc. of New York. The England made, slightly curved, single edged, multi-fullered, etched, 33-inch-long blade on this one is gorgeous. The crisp and dark acid etched panels provide a beautiful motif. They clearly feature a bannered “United States Marines”, the Betsy Ross flag, Marine Corp shields and floral patterns to either side. The reverse is jeweler engraved, named to a “Robert L. Carlisle”. The obverse features the distributor mark which shows the H-H Eagle trademark above: “Hilborn - Hamburger Inc.” above the star of David. The spine reads: “USMC Serial No 323” (H-H acceptance number) along with a stamped on serial number: “77651”. The reverse is maker marked: “Wilkinson Sword Ltd”. The brown leather buffer pad remains intact. The scabbard is made of polished steel sheet metal with brass fittings, which include; a decorative drag (secured with two screws), two laurel leaf and berry bands (each held by a single screw) and rings and a separate throat (secured with one screw). The scabbard remains dent free. The gilded brass hilt features a cruciform guard with pointed langets and quillions that end at an acorn each. The P-shaped grip features orange trylon plates that are secured with two star capped through rivets (one is a replacement). There is a hole to the pommel top which has a black leather portepee tied through it and the one quillion. An early named example!