Admiral William D. Leahy Sword & Insignia

(1875-1959) U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1897; saw service in Cuba, Philippines, and China; Governor of Puerto Rico, Ambassador to Vichy France; Chief of Staff to President Roosevelt and Truman, 1942-'49, and de facto, 1st head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of U.S. Armed Forces), memorabilia appearing to date to the 1930s, comprising Leahy's officer's sword, marked "Fidelis / Special / Stainless," the blade 30 in. L, the sword 35 1/4 in. L overall, with gold "bullion" portepee, and with original leather and gilt brass scabbard with leather belt; a pair of bullion epaulettes with silver anchors, with separate mounting plates for attachment to a uniform; a gilt metal belt buckle; a bicorne hat, Conqueror Flex-Air brand, supplied by Jacob Reed's Sons, Philadelphia, with bullion ribbon and tassels; a set of Navy uniform buttons; and a Meyer's "Dresentials" iron case; together with a pair of vintage Presidential Seal cufflinks, probably c.1950

Estimate:£560.76

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