December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
A officer's swordbelt constructed of black patent leather, the belt and its two sword hangers fitted with gilt-brass mounts and closed in front by a two-piece, interlocking belt plate or clasp, the male half bearing a tab mounted with a circular device with an American eagle with shield on breast and spread wings, resting on a sideways anchor, with 13 stars above it head; the female side with open "border" ring for the male tab, consisting of wreath of laurel. The clasp or plate has traditionally been associated with the Revenue Service, yet the swordbelt was acquired from the Decatur-Storer family branch in Kittery, Maine, who can count among their ancestors a number of distinguished US Navy officers, but none who are known to have spent time on duty with the Revenue Service. CONDITION: 90% of gilt remaining to plate and belt mounts, with loss primarily on raised edges; edge wear and scuffing to the surface of the patent leather belting, which remains relatively supple for its age.