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Vintage US Navy Officer Dress Sword Scabbard Hilborn Hamburger Solingen Germany
Item Overview
Offered for sale is a vintage United States Navy Officer’s dress sword and matching scabbard. This piece features a Solingen, Germany forged stainless steel blade and is distributed by Hilborn-Hamburger Inc. of New York, a prominent mid-20th-century military uniform and accoutrement supplier.
Item Details
* Type: Dress Sword / Sabre
* Branch: United States Navy (USN)
* Maker/Distributor: Hilborn-Hamburger Inc., New York (Blades manufactured in Solingen, Germany)
* Blade Material: Stainless Steel with deep factory acid-etched floral scrolls, foliage, and fouled anchor motifs
* Hilt/Guard: Gilt brass guard with raised USN lettering and oak leaf details, featuring a white wrapped grip bound with twisted brass wire
* Era: Mid-20th Century (Post-WWII / Cold War era)
Condition Assessment
* Blade: Bright, clean mirror-finished stainless steel with crisp etching and an unsharpened edge. The original white felt blade washer remains intact at the base.
* Hilt and Guard: The gilt brass guard and backstrap retain a rich golden tone with light age patina and handling wear consistent with vintage items. The grip wrap is tight and intact.
* Scabbard: The black leather scabbard body is clean and intact with functional suspension rings and decorative gilt brass mounts (throat, middle band, and drag). Minor age patina is present on the brass fittings.
* Accessories: Includes the original gold-thread bullion sword knot (portepee) attached to the hilt, showing typical light fraying and soft oxidation.
Measurements
* Blade Length: Approximately 32 inches
* Handle Length: Approximately 5 inches
* Total Length (Sword): Approximately 36 inches
