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    U.S. Military Academy Engraved Presentation Sword and Scabbard Awarded to Neil Armstrong in 1971, on Large Wall Plaque, Di...

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    U.S. Military Academy Engraved Presentation Sword and Scabbard Awarded to Neil Armstrong in 1971, on Large Wall Plaque, Directly From The Armstrong Family Collection™, CAG Certified. A Military Cadet dress sword by N.S. Meyer, with a 31" blade engraved: "United States Military Academy" in a riband with other patriotic motifs. The overall length is 36.5" and there is an Eagle motif on the handle with Eagle Head finials on the handguard. The matching scabbard is mounted beneath it on a 41" x 10.5" wooden display. An engraved plate reads:

    Presented to
    MR. NEIL ARMSTRONG
    By The
    United States Corps of Cadets
    In Recognition Of His Outstanding Achievements
    In the U.S. Space Program
    And His Dedicated Service To The Nation
    4 May 1971


    Strictly from the point of view of displayability, it's hard to imagine a more impressive piece from this collection. Hanging this on your Space Room or Office wall will certainly draw attention and respect. Only light wear, very fine, ready to hang. CAG 1002095-014. This lot will include an encapsulated CAG Photo Certificate with a Statement of Provenance signed by Neil Armstrong's sons, Rick and Mark.

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    July, 2019
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