U.S. Navy full dress box set, Marine Corps boxed epaulets and authentic vintage (2) USN ceremonial swords...

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U.S. Navy full dress box set, Marine Corps boxed epaulets and authentic vintage (2) USN ceremonial swords (ca. 1800s-1940) Vintage original (2) swords with ornately engraved blades and bestiary hilts, both measuring approx. 35 in. long, 1-with metal and leather sheath with brass components, (2) boxed sets including (1) 3-piece set including 1-black beaver felt bicorn hat embellished with gold bullion and woven wire tubing tassels, (2) matching epaulets, (1) matching belt with golden eagle buckle, including 1-woven wire tubing tassel on gold bullion ribbon, presented in original black 18.25 x 7.5 x 6 in. box, and (1) pair Marine Corps dress epaulets in 11.25 x 8.75 x 5.25 in. copper metal box with faux verdigris finish. Exhibiting minor age and wear, sword without sheath has rusted, 1-hinge screw on copper box detached (not present). In vintage very good to fine condition.

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