tigerfan Posted August 5, 2017 Share #1 Posted August 5, 2017 Just acquired from an estate auction is this M1902 sword in its original storage case with leather belt and hanger. From the looks of the case it has been sitting in an attic for decades. Sword is id'd to Captain John C. Hawk but with brief research I can't find him. I will let the photos tell the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jw517 Posted August 5, 2017 Share #5 Posted August 5, 2017 Now that is pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Misfit 45 Posted August 5, 2017 Share #8 Posted August 5, 2017 That is beautiful. I can never understand why family members would let that go. Marv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted August 5, 2017 Share #9 Posted August 5, 2017 Wow. You've come up with another beautiful acquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted August 5, 2017 Share #10 Posted August 5, 2017 Congrats! A very nice Lilley M1902 Army Officer Saber. The case is great and has obviously protected the sword well over the years. It is interesting that the belt and hangers are not the full dress bullion faced belt that would normally be worn with this sword. I wonder if it had two belts originally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Army Noncom Posted August 13, 2017 Share #11 Posted August 13, 2017 WOW!!! What a find!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reschenk Posted August 14, 2017 Share #12 Posted August 14, 2017 Interesting the scabbard incorporates John C. Hawk's cipher as well as his name. Don't know as though I've seen that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMariner Posted August 14, 2017 Share #13 Posted August 14, 2017 Wow, one of the most ornate M1902s i have seen! Thats a real gem congrats on a great find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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