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Vintage circa 1983 United States Marine Corps Noncommissioned Officer ceremonial dress sword with scabbard.
This is the traditional USMC NCO sword pattern worn by Marine Corps noncommissioned officers for ceremonial and dress occasions.
The sword features the characteristic Marine Corps NCO-style guard, decorated blade, black grip, and fitted scabbard.
MARKINGS:
The sword is marked:
#38-83
Based on the markings, construction, and style, this example appears to date to approximately 1983. The date is presented as an approximate period attribution rather than a documented exact manufacture date.
Sword alone: approximately 35.5 inches overall
Sword in scabbard: approximately 36.5 inches overall
CONDITION:
Good vintage pre-owned condition.
The sword shows minor scratches and surface wear consistent with age, storage, and normal handling. The brass-colored fittings show some age-related patina and surface wear.
The blade, grip, guard, and scabbard all show normal signs of use for an approximately 40-year-old ceremonial sword.
The sword has not been aggressively polished or restored.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description and show the actual sword being offered.
BACKGROUND:
The Marine Corps NCO sword is one of the most recognizable pieces of United States Marine Corps ceremonial equipment. The NCO sword tradition dates to the 19th century and remains an important symbol of Marine Corps heritage.
This is a ceremonial dress sword rather than a sharpened combat sword.
A good display piece for a Marine Corps veteran, military collector, USMC memorabilia collection, retirement display, promotion gift, or military history collection.
Based on its markings, construction, and style, this sword appears to date to approximately 1983. The date is presented as an approximate period attribution rather than a documented exact manufacture date
Sword and scabbard are sold exactly as shown and described.
U.S. shipping only. The sword will be securely packed in a rigid long box with additional protection around the hilt and scabbard tip.
ESTATE SALE / RETURN POLICY:
This item is being sold as part of an estate liquidation. It is a vintage, pre-owned item and is being offered exactly as shown in the photographs and described above.
Please review all photographs, measurements, markings, and condition information carefully before purchasing.
No returns are accepted for buyer’s remorse, change of mind, or ordering the wrong item. Any issue involving shipping damage or an item materially not matching the listing description will be handled in accordance with ’s applicable buyer-protection policies.
