Several US military sword patterns were changed and some eventually adopted. I do know that many subtle changes have been made but not specified by regulation(s). Simply a sign of the times when swords were intended to be effectively used in combat. Although we see the earlier swords as being "combat worthy" with heavier blades, that was To my knowledge there have been no official changes to regulations specifying the width, curve, or weight of the US Modelġ852 Navy Officer's Sword. I also have one that is a variant US Model 1852 Naval Cadet Officer's Sword, presented asĪn "Alumni Association Award" to the "Outstanding Cadet Officer 1951".Ĭoncerning the US Model 1852 Navy Officer's Swords and later variants. There are a number of variations (mostly imports), and I have owned several. This pattern was used by North and South during the Civil War, with obvious associated lettering changes. These swords are found in various degrees of condition.
It has a brass hilt with a white sharkskin grip, bound by gilt wire. Most notable on the Navy model is the presence of a "dolphin's" head on the quillon The major difference being the distinct naval motif. This sword very closely resembles the "Foot" Officer's and the "Staff & Field"
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