Model 1852 Naval Officers Sword

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

It is of similar style as officer's sword used by the United States Revenue Cutter Service, the predecessor of the Coast Guard.

The sword was created in the aftermath of the first regulations on sidearms for military personnel.

[4] 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 3/4 of an inch and in the early 20th century the swords were made straight.