Available here for your consideration is a John Wayne commemorative sword display. This John Wayne Commemorative Cavalry Sword was designed to acknowledge the films that John Wayne made depicting a US Cavalry officer. The sword is made from tempered steel and has John Wayne on the front of the blade and Lest We Forget on the back. Lest We Forget was part of the sentiment on the "brand new silver pocket watch and chain" he was presented with as Captain Nathan Cutting Brittles by his troop on his retirement in She Wore A Yellow Ribbon. The handle is gold plated with ornate engraving and a gold sash. MAKER: Manufactured by Franklin Mint. APPROX AGE: Circa 1990s. SIZE: The frame measures 46-1/8 inches wide x 12-1/8 inches tall. The blade measures 33 inches in length. CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition. HANDLING: There will be a $20 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now, without waiting for the auction day to bid on it, we do offer this option (which is available up to 48 hours before the actual auction starts). The “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot (plus applicable fees and the Buyer's premium you pay is discounted to only 10% when using the Buy it Now option). If you would like to exercise this option, you must contact us by email (or phone as long as you talk to someone live). Reference this lot number and your intention to "Buy it Now."