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United States Revenue Cutter Service Officer's Sword

The Model 1852 Naval Officers Sword was a sword produced for the United States Navy, which entered service in 1852 and was in use during the American Civil War.[1] It was the same style used by officers of the United States Revenue Cutter Service.

Model 1852 swords produced before and during the American Civil War had a blade approximately 1 inch wide and were slightly curved. By 1870 the blade width was reduced to about 3/4ths of an inch and in the early 20th century the swords were made straight.

The requirement for US Navy officers to have swords was suspended during World War II.

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  1. ^ "Model 1852 Naval Officers Sword". The National Museum of American History. Retrieved 6 January 2016.


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