Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
U.S.M.A. West Point Cadet Sword, 1975 Graduate
- Price realized
- $222
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $175
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- August 26, 2023
- Sale
- August Fine Estates Auction - Day 1
Lot description
U.S. Military Academy Cadet sword (sabre) with substantial engraving including "Danny Eugene Stroud, Class of 1975", the 29.75" blade further engraved "United States Military Academy", figures, flag, Army seal and West Point buildings, N.S. Meyer maker mark at the ricasso, brass guard with eagle heads, steel handle, the pommel with U.S. Eagle, overall with original scabbard: approx. 36.5"l *Note: Danny Eugene Stroud (Texas, Oregon,1953-2019), USMA 1975, 9th Infantry Division, Ft. Lewis, Chemical Officer Advanced Course, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md., 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, S. Korea, 1980-1981 Commanding Officer, 9th Infantry Division Chemical Company, two Meritorious Service Medals, Major, US Army Reserves, Start Price: $125.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.