I just bought a United States Marine Corps sword at the Goodwill!!!

[Truth]

I can’t believe I went to the Goodwill today just to pass through and I saw the sword on the glass I asked to see it realized it was a Marine Corps sword and they were asking $99 for it I did some research and I’m glad I saw it it is broken on one of the side handle which was disappointing but I’m very happy with what I have anybody have any idea of what the handle is made of? On that last picture there’s some spots all over one side of the swords shaft sorry I don’t know the tactical word for it I’m just starting out at these flea markets. But there’s some spots all over one side I was wondering what it is and how do I clean it or should I clean it

 

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[traveller777]

That may have been used by that great marine, crashbandicoot. I am sure he will see it and comment. Nice sword.

 

[pepperj]

Nice score, I see on a quick look the fleabay has one for sale at $389+shipping.
Vietnam era

 

[traveller777]

Nice score, I see on a quick look the fleabay has one for sale at $389+shipping.
Vietnam era

Did they have a price on any that had sold?

 

[pepperj]

Did they have a price on any that had sold?

Didn't look, sorry.

 

[traveller777]

Didn't look, sorry.

No problem, brother pepper. I may look later.

 

[Truth]

That may have been used by that great marine, crashbandicoot. I am sure he will see it and comment. Nice sword.

I appreciate that traveler I’m trying to keep the yearning feeling of finding silver or some treasure since I’m not Metal Detecting as much anymore but I’m working on a whole new deal I’m not a shrimp are down here and he knows we’re all houses used to be in every nook and cranny of the Bayou and he’s buying a metal detector so things could get interesting will see

Nice score, I see on a quick look the fleabay has one for sale at $389+shipping.
Vietnam era

hey Papa I appreciate that I haven’t even looked in fleabay

 

[Truth]

Did they have a price on any that had sold?

In a perfect world (this one is real nice) https://www.jbmilitaryantiques.com....ameluke-officers-sword-scabbard-by-hamburger/

 

[traveller777]

I appreciate that traveler I’m trying to keep the yearning feeling of finding silver or some treasure since I’m not Metal Detecting as much anymore but I’m working on a whole new deal I’m not a shrimp are down here and he knows we’re all houses used to be in every nook and cranny of the Bayou and he’s buying a metal detector so things could get interesting will see

hey Papa I appreciate that I haven’t even looked in fleabay

You are welcome my friend, but I did not know pepper was your papa. I bet he is a good dad.

 

[Truth]

You are welcome my friend, but I did not know pepper was your papa. I bet he is a good dad.

Yeah he’s my dad that’s why I got good jeans LOL you know how these “voice things” go lol I did one where I said,
It was nice to see you buddy and he got,” I think you got a nice body”

 

[traveller777]

Yeah he’s my dad that’s why I got good jeans LOL you know how these “voice things” go lol I did one where I said,
It was nice to see you buddy and he got,” I think you got a nice body”

I can top that. My first trip to Brazil I was going to impress them with my Portuguese. At a picnic, I meant to say to an engineer's wife that she was a very nice lady. Or something like that. Somehow it came out that I thought she was very desrable and sexy. Did not fo well but I pleaded ignorance. Which was easy.

 

[ARC]

Vietnam War US Military Marine Corps USMC Officer Mameluke Dress Sword​

Vietnam War US Military Marine Corps USMC Officer Mameluke Dress Sword | eBay

This is a wonderful original piece. Condition is excellent.

www.ebay.com

Celluloid handle... possible white Bakelite.

 

[tamrock]

Yeah you don't wanna leave anything at a thrift sore that's more than they're asking. Glad you found it, as it's a good score

 

[crashbandicoot]

As has been stated,that,s a USMC Officers sword,Mameluke hilt,to enshrine the courage of Lt.Presley O,Bannon at the battle of Tripoli. I was a Sgt. I worked for a living and wore a USMC NCO sword on the few occasions it was required!

 

[Truth]

As has been stated,that,s a USMC Officers sword,Mameluke hilt,to enshrine the courage of Lt.Presley O,Bannon at the battle of Tripoli. I was a Sgt. I worked for a living and wore a USMC NCO sword on the few occasions it was required!

Where does it say who’s sword it was?

 

[crashbandicoot]

Where does it say who’s sword it was?

I,ve never seen one engraved with a name.They,re not issued,you have to buy them if you need them. I borrowed one the couple times I needed to have one for ceremonial duties. Most officers and NCOs Staff Sergeant and above usually have one,but they,re for ritual ceremonies and the like.Strictly ornamental. I suppose some do have their name engraved,just never seen one with a name.

 

[Truth]

I,ve never seen one engraved with a name.They,re not issued,you have to buy them if you need them. I borrowed one the couple times I needed to have one for ceremonial duties. Most officers and NCOs Staff Sergeant and above usually have one,but they,re for ritual ceremonies and the like.Strictly ornamental. I suppose some do have their name engraved,just never seen one with a name.

Yeah and I’ve seen two of them online that they know the person’s rank his name and all that so I was wondering if that was inside the handle on the blade I don’t know

 

[crashbandicoot]

Yeah and I’ve seen two of them online that they know the person’s rank his name and all that so I was wondering if that was inside the handle on the blade I don’t know

I,m not sure,might have been relatives or maybe just BS!

 

[antmike915]

I never find anything good at goodwill, everyone in my area is terrible (finding collectibles that is).

 

[boogeyman]

Vietnam War US Military Marine Corps USMC Officer Mameluke Dress Sword​

Vietnam War US Military Marine Corps USMC Officer Mameluke Dress Sword | eBay

This is a wonderful original piece. Condition is excellent.

www.ebay.com

Celluloid handle... possible white Bakelite.

My father's was won on a poker game pre viet nam. It was ivory. The other one was bakelite if I remember correctly. He was a mustanger & had great stories. I had a lot of fun being a pfc driving his car onboard base. The MPs tripped out, and when I went back to MCRD, THE prives would salute & I'd return it with a one finger. The looks I got were priceless!

I'd say break out the Duraglit and give it a light buff. Straight peroxide from a beauty supply will whiten up the handle. A little on a cotton ball or gause pad works great.

Nice catch!