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THE AMERICAN SWORD
1775-1945, Harold Peterson:
The key work on the subject, this was the first
complete book on American swords, and continues today as
the most comprehensive reference for the collector, the
curator, and the historian. Including fascinating
background information concerning the development,
adoption, and use of specific swords, this indispensable
volume provides you a complete description of all of the
major patterns of swords worn by the armed forces of the
United States, the Revenue Cutter Service, the Public
Health Service, cadets, diplomats, with separate
sections on special presentation swords and American
silver-hilted swords. Further, there is a directory of
American sword makers, dealers, and inspectors, by far
the most complete and accurate list ever printed. Well
illustrated with over 200 photographs of individual
swords; period photographs of men armed with the swords,
and pages from catalogs, manuals, and other scarce,
important, and interesting related documents.
This ex-libris copy is in very good to excellent
condition with the dust cover intact. Showing only
minor shelf wear and signs of gentle use.
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