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    I’m looking for information on this sword or anyone who can help me find out how old it is, what year it was originally made

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    1. flashlarue flashlarue, 3 years ago
      It says West Point. The same style was used for many many years. Is there a name etched on the blade?
    2. flashlarue flashlarue, 3 years ago
      It appears to be a Model 1922 most likely a private purchase sword.
    3. scottvez scottvez, 3 years ago
      It is a US Military Academy (West Point) cadet sword.

      They are carried by cadet officers for ceremonial use (parade, inspections...)

      The orientation of the crest makes it post 1923.

      H& H was established in 1926, so we can skip a few more years forward.

      While it may have been privately purchased-- these were only retailed through the Cadet Store, so it went through a cadet, graduate or faculty member first.

      A search of H & H may yield more precise dating.

      scott

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