![]() ![]() ![]() I have not worn mine for two years, at least having been deployed most of that time. In reality, the sword is very rarely used nowadays dress uniforms come on perhaps once, maybe twice a year at most. Otherwise, the lower ranks will generally buy them for use at weddings. In modern-day officers generally do not buy a sword until reaching O-4 Lieutenant Commander when it becomes required. The Navy ordered 500 swords from Ames this would be the first and last time the US government would order swords for its officers. Scabbards of black leather mounting of yellow gilt and all as per pattern. On the 9th of March 1852, the Secretary of the Navy issued this new regulation for USN Officer's swords: For all officers - shall be a cut-and-thrust blade, not less than twenty-six nor more than twenty-nine inches long half basket hilt grip white. The age of the ironclad had begun.Īfter seeing my collection, my current CMC asked why I did not own the one sword "I have rights to." This comment struck me true, and I reignited my search and research of the M1852. This sword has been entirely relegated to a ceremonial role, the days of boarding actions against enemy vessels ended with the Civil War, even then I am unable to find an example of something like what we have all seen portrayed in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. I was quickly disillusioned with what I saw, all stainless steel ceremonial garbage. Today I will talk about my newest acquisition, the one sword I have "rights to." This search began for this sword began some years ago when I was newly commissioned out of the enlisted ranks. Good morning all! As the last of my paternity leave time dwindles, I am making a final effort to pump out more write-ups before going back to full-time work. ![]()
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