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  1. Origins of the M1830 USN Officer’s Sword - US MILITARIA FORUM

    Nov 1, 2024 · While these swords were apparently the model for the M1826 USMC Officer’s sword, according to Jim Cheevers in the video at the link above, before 1826, I don’t think this …

  2. Origins of the M1852 US Navy Officer’s Sword: Main Article

    Apr 13, 2025 · 11 New Regulation Navy Officer’s Swords 27 1/2 inches in length 187.00 12 New Regulation Navy Officer’s Swords 26 inches in length 204.00 35 Belts and Clamps 192.50 2 …

  3. Origins of the M1830, M1841, and M1852 Naval Officer Sword ...

    Oct 22, 2024 · The swords are to be cut and thrust; the blade to be not less than twenty-six inches long, and not less than one inch wide at the hilt. The belt must be made with a frog, so as to …

  4. 1870s US Cavalry insignia - US MILITARIA FORUM

    Jun 10, 2025 · I am looking for an 1874-1880 US Cavalry crossed sword insignia but don’t know correct size and fasteners type. I know there are a lot of reproduction and misidentified items …

  5. M.C. Lilley & Co. - Columbus, Ohio - Makers of Insignia

    Mar 27, 2020 · Here is a bit of history about M.C. Lilley & Co. From modest beginnings in 1864, the M. C. Lilley & Company eventually became world renowned as manufacturers of regalia. …

  6. Dating a US Navy Officer M1852 Ceremonial Sword?

    Apr 19, 2025 · I recently bought a US Navy officers ceremonial sword that looks pre-World War II era. Is there a way to identify a date range for when it was made?

  7. US Navy uniform swords project: Sources - US MILITARIA FORUM

    Sep 23, 2024 · So my next major project is carefully researching the origins of all of the design elements of the 3 known USN uniform swords—1830, 1841, and 1852. You wouldn’t believe …

  8. 1847 US Cavalry AMES Sword. Is it real? - US MILITARIA FORUM

    Mar 10, 2025 · It’s not well known because none of the many French-language specialty books on swords have been translated and also because Thilmann who wrote the most authoritative …

  9. Help withM1860 Cavalry saber by Ames - US MILITARIA FORUM

    Apr 12, 2022 · When I look at these Civil War swords, I look for a few things. The first, and easiest to inspect, is the inspection stamps opposite the manufacturer. It is important to know that the …

  10. CS sword, original, fake or replica?! - US MILITARIA FORUM

    Apr 20, 2009 · Civil war swords and knifes are being remade by blacksmiths which makes it even more scary trying to collect them. I now stay away from the civil war stuff unless its guarenteed …