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A U.S. Marine Corps NCO sword presented by noted ace Colonel Gregory "Pappy" Boyington
17 November 2008, 10:00 PST
San FranciscoUS$5,000 - US$8,000
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Find your local specialistA U.S. Marine Corps NCO sword presented by noted ace Colonel Gregory "Pappy" Boyington
Of standard pattern, the blade by Vanguard and etched with scrollwork and United States Marine Corps. Leather-covered scabbard with brass mounts, the throat engraved Ray/from/"Pappy". Together with provenance stating that the sword was presented by Col. Boyington to Ray Carnay, cousin of the present owner, who became a longtime friend after first meeting the famed ace during a radio interview in 1959. Also included is an envelope with Boyington's letterhead addressed to Mr. Carnay, a letter from Carnay to the consignor talking about the sword and a photocopied newspaper article showing Mr. Carnay with Col. Boyington.




