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American Sword, 1775 to 1945 [Hardcover]

Harold Leslie Peterson (Author)
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0960309411 978-0960309412 June 1983
This is a 1977 reprint of a survey of swords worn by U.S. uniformed forces. plus the rare, 'American Silver Mounted Swords', (1700-1815). 286 pages, plus 60 pages of illustrations. It is still the best book ever written on this subject to date.

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  • Hardcover: 286 pages
  • Publisher: Ray Riling Arms Book Co (June 1983)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0960309411
  • ISBN-13: 978-0960309412
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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This is a 1977 reprint of a survey of swords worn by U.S. uniformed forces. plus the rare "American Silver Mounted Swords", (1700-1815). 286 pages, plus 60 pages of illustrations. It is still the best book ever written on this subject to date.
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THROUGH THE COURSE of history the terminology used to describe swords has been exceedingly fluid. Read the first page
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Civil War, United States, New York City, Federal Government, Marine Corps, Pluribus Unum, Nathan Starr, South Carolina, West Point, Revenue Cutter Service, Regular Army, World War, Mexican War, Navy Department, New England, Ordnance Department, William Rose, Army Presentation Sword, Collection of Russell, Pay Department, Virginia Manufactory, American Revolution, New Orleans, Collection of Harry, Collection of Philip Medicus
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