Original U.S. Named Naval Officer Sword - U.S. Naval Academy British Ordnance the entire squadron had arrived

the entire squadron had arrived at the new base in France and were again ready for operations against the enemy

This Mk II version was approved for service on December 30th

In early 1915 he shipped over to England to learn to fly returning in December and on the 9th of that month he received his Pilot's certification

1950s-1960s era

Original U.S. Named Naval Officer Sword - U.S. Naval Academy British Ordnance the entire squadron had arrivedOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a post war U. S. Navy Officer sword, originally a gift for a USNA graduate, and has come straight out of the attic. Gilt brass mounts to both sword and scabbard. Heavily Nickel plated engraved and embossed 34" blade displaying the officer name and initials S. V. Cappetta. Overall length of the Sword is 40". The blade stamped MADE U. S. A Contained in its original stiff leather covered scabbard with gilt brass