![]() ![]() Upon completion, the sword will become a permanent part of the new “Naval Academy in Newport, 1861-1865” display in the Naval War College Museum. Luce. A local sword conservator will conserve the sword, using funds provided by the Naval War College Foundation. Less than a year later in September 1862, Mahan was assigned to the Naval Academy staff at Newport, Rhode Island, where he served in the Seamanship Department under Lieutenant Commander Stephen B. ![]() Immediately after his promotion he reported to USS Pocahontas for combat duty with the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. The sword's scabbard is engraved with Mahan's name and the date of his promotion to Lieutenant, 31 August 1861. of Chicoppe Massachusetts, has a blade decorated with etchings of American naval motifs. naval officer’s sword, manufactured by the Ames Manufacturing Co. Whether you are a new collector just venturing into the field of American World War I collar insignia, or a collector with years of experience who is searching for a Civil War presentation sword, I invite you to visit my site often.The Model 1852 U.S. We generally add over 100 new items per week and do updates on a daily basis. I have established my website for the purpose of continuing what I have been doing for decades: offering quality original militaria to collectors who have a wide variety of interests and a wide range of budgets. I am a long-term seller on Ebay (using the designation of “griffinmilitaria”) and I have earned Ebay’s gold seal as a “Top Rated Seller” for my attention to accuracy, originality, and service, as reflected in the positive feedback that I have received from buyers around the world in over 20,000 transactions. Many of you know me from my presence as a dealer at the Allentown, Pennsylvania Gun Show, the Max Show, the OVMS Show of Shows, and the Meadowlands Militaria Show among others. Moderator on Wehrmacht-Awards Forum, US Militaria Forum and the World Militaria Forum. I am a life member of the Forks of the Delaware Arms Association as well as a life member of the Ohio Valley Military Society. ![]() My name is Daniel Griffin, and I have been a collector and dealer in original military antiques and collectibles for over 40 years. I list 150-250 new items per week on a daily basis. Spend $400.00 or more on US insignia and receive a FREE 1 year membership toĪmerican Society of Military Insignia Collectors ![]()
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