Congressional Sword of Captain Hazard
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Congressional Sword of Captain Hazard
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 38.88 in (98.76 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1820
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 31-50091stDibs: LU891133014412
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