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Model 1902 Army Officer Sword from WEST POINT Graduate by Henry V Allien & Co NY
$ 171.6
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Description
MODEL 1902 ARMY Officer Sword - Ornate Etched High Carbon Steel BladeBeautiful Shiny Ornately Etched Blade with US & Eagle Seal ~ 6-6-44 dated ~ Worn Chrome Scabbard
Made by Henry V. Allien & Co. NY
Name Robert G. Brotherton ~ Entered West Point Military Academy at age 17, and graduated June 1944 as a rated pilot
The date 6-6-44 is know as the "D-Day Graduating Class. The date on the sword 6-6-44 is his West Point graduation date based on research.
He entered into the US Army Air Force Force in1944 and initially stationed in Guam & retired in 1974 Rising to rank of full bird colonel in the USAF
His long & storied carrer included being Executive to General John C. Meyer, Commander in Chief of Strategic Air Command
A nice piece with great history ~
Item acquired from the family estate
Length in scabbard 41", Length of Sabre approx 39-1/2"