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Ronald
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Hello

Do these letter opener have any value and if so, what would it be? It is stainless, made by N.S. Meyer, New York.

I believe it is a replica of the 1902 U.S. officers saber.

Thanks, Ron

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Spathologist

That's a nice one!

 

It is a copy of a M1902. Meyer also sold full-sized sabers.

 

Value? They usually go for between $30-75. I'd put yours at the high end, with that attractive etch and nice condition. There are collectors for these out there.

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While your miniature Model 1902 Army Officer Saber is the most common of the miniature swords there are others. Below is a selection of some of the miniature US swords that are available to collect.

 

Mini_US_swords.JPG

 

And, some more variations of the more common US Army and Navy sword miniatures.

 

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Thanks you for the replies. Very nice collection Sarge! Ron

 

While your miniature Model 1902 Army Officer Saber is the most common of the miniature swords there are others. Below is a selection of some of the miniature US swords that are available to collect.

 

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And, some more variations of the more common US Army and Navy sword miniatures.

 

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Sarge,

 

Are there any markings on the two cadet sabers in the middle of your first picture? I have one marked VMI and I've seen them marked West Point.

 

Bill

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Sarge,

 

Are there any markings on the two cadet sabers in the middle of your first picture? I have one marked VMI and I've seen them marked West Point.

 

Bill

 

The Air Force Academy sword and the West Point sword in the first frame are both simply marked with the generic "GERMANY" stamp. The various M1902 sabres in the second frame have shields or markings to a variety of schools. I think both the Navy swords are also military school swords. The flat one and the small ones are prizes for attendance at military balls.

 

Mini_US_Academy_swords.JPG

 

Flat M1902 mini sabre.

 

Mini_1902_flat_sword.JPG

 

Mini_1902_flat_sword_blade.JPG

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Thanks for the information -- you have a nice collection. In addition to the miniature VMI cadet saber I have three or four others, mostly of the M1902 variety. I like these a lot and just can't pass them up when I see them for a decent price.

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Hello, I have two miniature swords that I would like know their approximate age. One is a USN officers sword and the other is a West Point cadets sword.

Both are stamped Germany on one side of the blade and both are stamped with the N.S. Meyer shield on the other. Both swords also have etched

blades.

Rich

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These are both fairly early minis IMHO. I would say certainly pre-WWII and most probably from the time in between the wars.

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Hello,

 

Thanks for the info. What does IMHO stand for? When did N.S.Meyer stop stamping their shield on the blades

of their miniature swords?

 

Rich

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Hello,

 

Thanks for the info. What does IMHO stand for? When did N.S.Meyer stop stamping their shield on the blades

of their miniature swords?

 

Rich

 

 

Sorry for the shorthand Rich. "IMHO" = In My Humble Opinion.

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I'd love to run into one of these miniswords. It took me awhile to figure out IMHO also. I'm always trying to figure out initials on this forum, especially with military clothing.

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I am looking for a miniature West Point sword display with my real one. Does anyone know where I might be able to locate one? I want to make a white cross belt and Baldric for my West Point bear and use the sword it it is the right size.

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