US Military Cadet Sword with Scabbard, AMA

USMCAD1870AMA001

 

$295.00

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This is a regulation military academy cadet sword adopted circa 1875 by various military academies and schools. This particular example sword is from AMA and could be just about anywhere (Alabama Military Academy, Augusta Military Academy, Atlanta Military Academy, etc.). Manufactured by The M.C. Lilley & Company so will date from the 1890s to about 1925.
Brass with with "AMA" cast into the guard; make have been gold gilt covered at one time as some remains over the casting.
Blade is etched with the "AMA" on one side of the blade.
Overall length in scabbard is ~34-1/2"; overall length out of scabbard is ~ 34"; blade length is ~28".
Overall condition is good; needs cleaning overall; scabbard has been painted black.

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