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Old 21st June 2007, 02:15 AM   #12
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I completely agree that the fittings are surprisingly poor, especially for a presidential gift, but given the clear provenance, we just have to accept that oddity. Sorry Mark but I have to play the devil's advocate here.


Mark as you say this sword is documented but to me it still looks strange there is no real patina on the scabbard considering it's 160 yrs old. I do not find it attractive or well made compared to other higher end swords from that region of course this is my personal opinion. Is there a photo of the sword with President Franklin Pierce receiving it? How did the museum verify it's authenticity?

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