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Small Sword, Reportedly Recovered from the Vicinity of Old Jerusalem

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,300.00 USD
Small Sword, Reportedly Recovered from the Vicinity of Old Jerusalem
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Small Sword, Reportedly Recovered from the Vicinity of Old Jerusalem

Measuring 29 inches overall with a 22 1/4 inch blade, with light engraving and "1306" on each side of the blade, a rectangular tipped 6 1/4 inch cross guard, wire wrapped grip and a tapered cylindrical pommel. Included with the sword is a letter from a previous owner, which states that the blade was recovered from the area around Old Jerusalem by a U.S. Army Air Force officer stationed in Mandatory Palestine while operating a borrowed mine detector. The letter also attributes the blade as being made of meteor iron. Possibly 18th century lade with later etching.

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Fair, with a dark brown and gray patina overall and pitting. The grip shows heavy staining, and the guard is loose.