July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/13/2022
World War I US Navy M1852 officer's sword identified to Raymond P. Capelli. The sword features a single fullered, spearpoint blade which is decorated with etched and frosted naval motifs. The sword is marked "Wanamaker / & Brown / Phila Pa." on the ricasso and is identified to "R.P. Capelli" on the blade. The sword also features a brass guard with partially scaled knucklebow and serpent quillon. Wire wrapped rayskin grip with rounded pommel featuring an eagle contained in a star vignette. Partial sword knot. The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Raymond P. Capelli was born in Pennsylvania and served in the US Navy during the World War I era. He is listed at the Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland in 1918 and at the Naval Training Station in the Great Lakes, Illinois in 1919. CONDITION: The blade remains bright with unmolested etchings. Pitting and spotting towards the tip. Guard exhibits a pleasant patina. Grip is intact with tight brass wire. Scabbard remains firm with tight seam but exhibits scattered blemishes. Slight bend towards drag. Brass mounts exhibit patina consistent with guard. Overall very good. JLD