United States Navy Model 1852 Officer’s Dress Sword Japan

This is a Post-WWII, United States Navy Model 1852 Officer’s Dress Sword by Japan Sword Co. Ltd of Tokyo. The straight, single edged, fullered, triple etched, 32" blade is in very good condition. The frosted acid etched panels provide a great display of, anchors, stars, “USN” marked flags, an eagle, rope and a bannered “USN”. The obverse features: “Japan Sword”. The white felt buffer pad remains intact. 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 perched 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. The scabbard body is made out of a steel base that has been covered in a black leather. 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. All of the gilding on this sword has intermittent finish with about 80 to 85% intact. The end fitting has almost no original gilding and other parts are lightly effected.  Included is the leather carrying case with handle. Please see photos for close details.