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					Originally Posted by  Will M
					 
				 
				I would not go so far as to say it's naval though could have been used by that branch on an individual basis. 
			
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 I think the ivory = navy notion is just another of those misconceptions created by early collectors and then spread by less-than-scrupulous dealers looking to cash in on a "navy premium". 
It's a nice sword Jim. Is it still in your collection? Do you have the scabbard, and are there any manufacturer's marks on it?