Weapon: Sword: w/ scabbard, U.S. Naval officer's, mfg. by Houstman, Phila., marked

Weapon: Sword: w/ scabbard, U.S. Naval officer's, mfg. by Houstman, Phila., marked

Sword made by Houstman in Philadelphia, PA c. 1910. U.S. Owned by James W. Ford. Lieutenant Commander James W. Ford, US Navy, was Executive Officer on USS LEVIATHAN in World War I. Marked: "James W. Ford. Lt. Cdr." Weapon: Sword: w/ scabbard, U.S. Naval officer's, mfg. by Houstman, Phila., marked U.S. Naval Officer's sword and scabbard, mfg. by Houstman, Philadelphia. Blade inscribed James W. Ford. Lt. Cdr. James W. Ford, USN, was Executive Officer on USS LEVIATHAN in World War I. Old number 1015