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AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR LION ANIMAL LION HEAD SILVER HILT OFFICER SWORD 1780

$ 3154.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Conflict: Revolutionary War (1775-83)
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days

    Description

    AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR LION HEAD SILVER HILT OFFICER HANGER SWORD CA 1778-1785 , THIS SWORD WAS CUSTOM MADE FOR A WELL TO DO HIGH OFFICER. THE BLADE WAS MADE BY ENGLISH SWORDMAKER THOMAS CRAVEN THE ELDER, SWORD MAKER BETWEEN 1777 TO 1796 ACCORDING TO AUTHOR RICHARD BEZDEK ON PAGE 186 OF SWORDS AND SWORDMAKERS OF ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND..
    THIS SWORD HAS AN UNUSUAL FOLDED STEEL BLADE WHICH RESEMBLES A DAMASCUS BLADE. THE LEATHER ON THE SCABBARD IS A REPLACEMENT CUSTOM MADE BY MASTER CRAFTSMAN ARTISAN JIM BROWN.
    THESE SWORDS WERE USED BY BOTH AMERICAN AND BRITISH FORCES. MEASURES 29 1/2 INCHES OVERALL WITH A 24 INCH BLADE.
    WHEN YOU BUY THE BEST YOU WILL NEVER HAVE TO MAKE EXCUSES LATER.