Thank you, SARGE. I've noticed very little information about this saber. They're quite rare on the US market, right? I rarely see anyone selling them.

Just a little over a month before this show.

With today being the anniversary of the Battle of Manila Bay, I thought it would be fun to share a group that I got earlier this year.  Everything came already framed up as you can see.  These medals have been hanging for a very, very long time.  The ribbons are tearing apart from the weight from being hung on the wall for decades.  In the frame there is Henry V Butler's diploma from the US Naval Academy from 1895.  The other large document is the formal orders naming him commander of the Aircraft Squadrons, Battle Force and appointing him Vice Admiral.  The medals are original miniatures, Butler had quite the interesting career.     After graduation from the USNA he ended up as an aide to Captain Charles Vernon Gridley, on the USS Olympia.  He was attached to the Olympia during the Spanish American war.  He was present on the bridge to hear Dewey give the famous order "you may fire when ready, Gridley".  During the Boxer Rebellion he was on board the USS Buffalo.  During the Philippine Insurrection he was in command of the small river gunboat USS Mindora, and later in the war he was on board the USS Vicksburg.  He would have a mix of shore and sea duty until WW1.  For his command of the USS San Fransisco during WW1 he would be awarded the Navy Distinguished Service medal.  After the war he wanted to become a pilot, and in 1926 (and as a captain) he attended flight school.  He didn't cut it as a pilot, but was able to qualify as an observer.  Despite not qualifying as a Naval Aviator, he did log a fair number of hours in the air.  He initially retired in 1938 as a Vice Admiral, but was recalled to service during WW2.  For the duration of the war he was stationed in Washington DC, and would finally retire a second time in 1944.     There's a large amount of information out there on Admiral Butler, this is going to be an interesting project to research in more detail.  I've already got his file from Nara, but that's really just a starting point. 

So completely fake! Someone got burned for $227. 

I agree with the comments made by Spathologist.  The sword knot is not US regulation however I would expect to see the Springfield Armory markings etched on the ricasso of the blade.  It does look to be original from what I can see.      Here is a similar sword, maker marked, that is identified to a US General Officer.  Also, a view of the proper US leather knot (depending upon the time period).      

Hello all, I was doing some research about my grandfather's V-42 stiletto. They say the first 500 had serial numbers, but mine is 516.  Grandfather was a 1st Lt in the FSSF and was at a bunch of places, including Anzio. Just confused about why mine has a higher number. I have a bunch of other stuff of his (Metals, papers, and medical records), including his Colt 1911, which is also confusing because I know they used a 1911A1, but I can post about that on the other thread.    Any insight on this knife and its high serial number would be great. Not really looking to sell, but if it's okay, I would love to know the value. (If asking about value is not allowed, let me know and I will edit this post.) 

Very nice and well done!

Hi, I recently found this SPH-4 helmet  It is painted white and has the name "Swafford". I am not an expert and would like to know: - approximate value - possible usage (unit or type of pilot) Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!

Well, if this forum isn't lame nowadays...Is anyone alive out there that can add any info to this thread?

Looks like they used blue/gold “overseas cap” branch piping for the hat and shoulder straps .