Original U.S. Civil War Era Revenue Cutter Service Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle - Rare U.S. Badges The butt plate "US" marking

The butt plate "US" marking has been worn off and while the trigger guard sling swivel is still present

correct for the 1777 pattern

The piping has suffered minor mothing

The original leather grip exhibits the expected wear and aging to the leather

Overall this is a very nice example of a wonderful PAL 36 USN combat knife with a nice scabbard

Original U.S. Civil War Era Revenue Cutter Service Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle - Rare U.S. Badges The butt plate "US" markingOriginal Item. Only One Available. The United States Revenue Cutter Service was established by an Act of Congress on 4 August 1790 as the Revenue Marine at the recommendation of the nation's first secretary of the treasury, Alexander Hamilton. The federal government body was initially created to serve as an armed customs enforcement service. Over time, however, the service gradually gained missions either voluntarily or by legislation, including those