United States. An M1850 Presentation Grade Field Officer’s Sword, By E. Lyon Of Paris Newly Listed The Hindenburg's arrival on May

The Hindenburg's arrival on May 6 was delayed for several hours to avoid a line of thunderstorms passing over Lakehurst

Silvering intact on the buckle

one with a leather tab connected to a chain and hook

measuring 85 mm x 40 mm

United States. An M1850 Presentation Grade Field Officer’s Sword, By E. Lyon Of Paris Newly Listed The Hindenburg's arrival on MayOf high quality French manufacture being either made or assembled by E. Lyon of Paris, this American Civil War Sword presents lovely blade etchings with an ornate hilt and very attractive blued scabbard with brass gilt features. The slightly curved blade is single edged with a false edge extending back 160mm from the point. One broad fuller runs from the base of the hilt to the beginning of the false edge while a shorter narrower fuller is present