{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-era-japanese-made-model-1852-navy-officer-s-sword-with-scabbard-belt-in-case-raymond-l-white","title":"Original U.S. WWII Era Japanese-Made Model 1852 Navy Officer’s Sword with Scabbard \u0026 Belt in Case - Raymond L. White","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is a lovely U.S. Model 1852 Naval Officer’s sword manufactured in Japan in the aftermath of World War II, named on the blade to Raymond L. White, an officer we have not identified, making for a good research project. The sword comes in its original scabbard with a very worn portapee, an Officer’s belt and buckle, all contained in a period sword case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sword is the official United States Navy Model 1852 Pattern, and is marked U.S.N. on the blade, as well as on the hand guard. The brass mounts on the scabbard and around the bottom show Sea monsters and twisted rope knots for the hanger loop bolsters, as is required for this Pattern. The slim blade is fully etched and nickel plated, and is named \u003cstrong\u003eRaymond L. White.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ricasso is marked with\u003cstrong\u003e JAPAN SWORD\u003c\/strong\u003e over a Kanji character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern was in use for well over 100 years, originally starting with a wider slightly curved blade. The hilt is standard heavily sculpted brass with ray skin grip secured with brass wire. The guard basket is embossed with Oak leaves and acorns and displays the letters \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.N.\u003c\/strong\u003e on a banner. All the brass was then gold washed\/gold plated. The pommel shows an eagle surrounded by 13 Stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is in great shape with the markings still clear. The Sword even comes with its original Portepee (Sword Knot) attached to the sword's pommel, although it is heavily worn with material loss on the knot. The Scabbard is in very good condition, with light wear to the leather covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword comes with a black Navy officer’s belt and buckle with sword attachments. We are unsure if the belt was with the sword originally. The sword is contained within a brown leather sword case which is marked on the flap with \u003cstrong\u003eC.E.T. \/ U.S.N.\u003c\/strong\u003e meaning that it is not a matching set, as the initials do not correspond to the name on the blade. It is still however a nice set together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice example of a U.S. Navy Model 1852 Officer's sword, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 36 ½”\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 30 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003eHandguard: 5” wide x 5 1\/2” long\u003cbr\u003eScabbard length: 31 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42351468707909,"sku":"ONSV25MWC030","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25MWC030__01.jpg?v=1739218233","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-era-japanese-made-model-1852-navy-officer-s-sword-with-scabbard-belt-in-case-raymond-l-white","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}