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Officer’s Sword, USS San Diego, #2010-075-017

<p>A long sword with wooden grip. The grip has a hole at the bottom with a braided leather strip. In the middle of the grip are two brass stars. Above the grip is a brass cross-guard with knobs at each end. The sword blade is sheath with a silver colored scabbard. The scabbard has two brass fittings located close the grip with rings attached. A bent leather strip is attached to one of these rings with a brass clip. The other clip is located further up the leather strap. At the tip of the scabbard is a decorated brass chape or tip.</p>
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Title: Officer’s Sword, USS San Diego, #2010-075-017
Caption: A United State Marine Corps (USMC) Marmaluke Officer’s Sword from a WWI era ship, USS San Diego (ACR-6)
Description: This particular type of sword, Marmaluke, was adopted by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in the 19th century usual carried as a dress sword by officers.
Accession #: 2010-075-017
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