@aerialbridgeThanks for the link. My post deals mostly with the origin of the design and so mostly the actual 1852 issue sword, though there’s a little bit in there about later swords.

Some folks have spent some time recently filing their income taxes, I’ve been filing my Garand barrel.  Today’s effort was on the section that holds the barrel band between the handguards. The barrel was so pitted i could not get the band closer than about an inch to the band pin notch. So it was some  more fun with the  dremel, files and sandpaper. In the end this little bit is now done. Victory is sweet! 

Looking forward to the show this year. Glad I looked and didn't miss it.

Actually, just says: MADE   USA  

Ha! After all these years of your posts here, I NEVER would have guessed that you would pull a trick like that🤣.  mikie

I cannot find a maker anywhere on the blade, hilt, or scabbard. It does say Made in USA on the blade near the hill below the six point star.

Wow a beautiful example and definitely pre-WWII from the way the eagle faces. Can you see a maker? Again, really a nice one. 

Picture #9 is PC-1174. Named Fredonia when placed in reserve, 1956. https://www.navsource.org/archives/12/011174.htm