Authentic WWII Sword - Original Owner Full Details Provided

From seller's father - hand carried in WWII. Complete details below.
Handle has a lion head with green and red stones in the eyes. Silver tone blade has etchings along entire length. Handle has elaborate detailing. Inscribed Bruhns on handle lower section.
Measures 37"L - 4-1/4" at widest part of handle.
Details about the original owner: It belonged to the seller's father, C.J. Nester, Jr. He was in the field artillery, starting with ROTC training at the University of Illinois, where they trained on horseback. The seller believes he received the sword at that time. He shipped out in June, 1942, first to England, and then landing in North Africa and Sicily, where he led an artillery battery, rising to the rank of Captain and firing one of the first artillery volleys into the continent of Europe. He came home in the summer of 1944, having reached the Arno. As a young captain, just 25, less than six months into command, he knew when it was time to leave his position to direct the rescue of his wounded men. As the citation for his Silver Star reads “ Captain Genster proceeded to calm and assist in caring for the wounded, bringing in stretcher bearers, and assisting in removing the casualties from the area. By his initiative and outstanding courageous action, Captain Genster succeeded in preventing undue loss of both men and valuable government property, and won the unqualified respect and admiration of all those who served in his command”. It is believe that his unit was Field Artillery 155.

Notes: Marks on brass consistent with use. See photos as part of the condition. Has shield.

Consistent with age and use.

37" x 4-1/4"

Militaria, Swords, Blades & Antique Firearms

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Sheryl McSherry | (914) 588-2236 | cpauctions22@gmail.com

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Private Location

Rye, NY 10580

When to Pickup

Friday, 10/28, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday, 10/29, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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