Original U.S. WWII KIA U.S. Marine Corps Officer's Mameluke Sword Named to Major Michael McGinnis Mahoney, 1st Marine Division, Guadalcanal Price_$220 - $990 in gilt with royal blue

in gilt with royal blue piping and has 4 gold stars

It is equivalent in formality and use to civilian black tie

Cap is in overall good service used condition

correctly marked with

Original U.S. WWII KIA U.S. Marine Corps Officer's Mameluke Sword Named to Major Michael McGinnis Mahoney, 1st Marine Division, Guadalcanal Price_$220 - $990 in gilt with royal blueOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous example of a WWII Era Mameluke Marine officers sword named to Major Michael McGinnis Mahoney, who was Killed in Action as the result of a plane crash on 23 October 1942 near Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The sword features lovely ivoroid grip scales that are still in great condition, with minor cracking and some yellowing. The sword has developed a gorgeous patina over the years. The Mameluke