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THE SHIP IN A BOTTLE
731 Mixon Creek Drive - Bath, NC 27808
VANGUARD CUTLASS w/SCABBARDVanguard CPO Cutlass $425.00 |
VANGUARD CUTLASS PACKAGEIncludes everything needed to wear the cutlass with the uniform: Cutlass, Scabbard, Belt, Buckle, and Frog.Vanguard CPO Cutlass Package$580.00 |
MARLOW WHITE WKC CUTLASSWKC Cutlass - Marlow White $360.00 |
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AUTHENTIC US NAVY CPO CUTLASS (Vanguard) with LEATHER SCABBARD. Certified for wear with the US Navy CPO Uniform (as prescribed). Price: $425.00 Item Number: CTLS-0001 |
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THROG (FROG) -
New Design - For Attaching CPO Cutlass and Scabbard to Belt (For use
with Vanguard Cutlass and Belt only) Price: $42.00 Item Number: FROG-0001 |
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Chief Petty Officer Belt Buckle for Vanguard Cutlass Belt.
Price: $45.00 Item Number: BUCK-0007 |
Senior Chief Petty Officer Belt Buckle for Vanguard Cutlass Belt. Price: $45.00 Item Number: BUCK-0008 |
Master
Chief Petty Officer Belt Buckle for Vanguard Cutlass Belt. Price: $45.00 Item Number: BUCK-0009 |
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Vanguard Carrying Case For CPO Cutlass and Accessories. Item Number: CASE-0010 Price: $45.00 |
The prices shown in the table below are being adjusted due to recent price increases by Vanguard, the manufacturer. Pricing will be checked periodically for accuracy. Please bring any discrepancies to our attention.
ITEM | NAVY EXCHANGE PRICE | THE SHIP IN A BOTTLE PRICE | SAVINGS |
Cutlass and Scabbard | $450.00 | $425.00 | $25.00 |
Leather Belt | $78.75 | $68.00 | $10.75 |
Belt Buckle | $46.25 | $45.00 | $1.25 |
Leather Frog | $45.00 | $42.00 | $3.00 |
Total: | $620.00 | $580.00 | $40.00 |
The sword is worn by US Navy Officers and the Cutlass is worn by US Navy Chief Petty Officers (CPO). In physical appearance, the sword is a straight blade with ornate etching and the cutlass is a curved blade with a rounded hand guard. Think of the cutlass as something similar to a pirate sword.
Engraving is very personal. Please refer to the table below for possible suggestions. If you are purchasing the cutlass as a gift, you may want to consider ordering without engraving or contact the recipient for preferences.
OCCASION FOR PURCHASE | RECOMMENDATIONS |
Personal Use | First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name |
As a gift for wear with uniform | -First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name -Do Not Engrave |
As a gift for retirement | Examples: RMCS(SW) James R McCurdy OCT 1970 - APR 1992 RMCS(SW) James R. McCurdy OCT 1970 - APR 1992 Presented by .... |
There are many options available for engraving - Quotations are often used - Nicknames are occasionally used on retirement blades. - We have on occasion used two to three text blocks of three lines to indicate names of all personnel within a division who presented the blade as a gift to a retiring or transferring CPO. |
No they are not. Please use only accessories provided by the manufacturer for their blades.
The Navy Officer Sword is available in various lengths to best suit the height of the person wearing the blade. It may be best for you to contact us to assist in selecting the proper size. The CPO Cutlass is a fixed length blade (26" Blade) - one size fits all.
For the Navy CPO Cutlass - Cutlass and Scabbard, Leather Belt, Belt Buckle, Leather Frog (or Throg) for attaching the cutlass to the belt. We include a pair of white gloves and a very nice zippered case with all Navy CPO Cutlass package purchases.
We offer "Bill Me Later" through our PayPal shopping option.
We may also be able to offer a payment option.
Call our toll free number (404) 964-8355 for details.
The Sword or Cutlass can be purchased as a package from THE Ship in a Bottle but are not available as a package through the Navy Exchange Uniform Shop.
For questions regarding the certification of navy uniform items, please refer to the navy uniform board.
In all likelihood, yes. Please check with your local post office for restrictions/regulations.
Please give me the opportunity to pass along a significant saving on bulk orders for your CPO mess. I will always take care of my fellow Chiefs...!! I can apply savings on orders of 5 or more cutlasses if you choose to combine your orders. Call Jim at (404) 964.8355 for inquiries. 10% Discount on 5 Vanguard Cutlasses. 10% discount on Vanguard accessories when ordering 5 or more blades. Discounts on Marlow White Cutlasses and their accessories cannot be given due to pricing arrangements.
By Opening an account you will be entitled to cutlass discounts. To find out more about this program please call (404) 964-8355 for details.
We highly recommend you contact us to discuss engraving on your blade prior to ordering the engraving as there are many considerations. Please call Jim at (404) 964-8355 to discuss your engraving questions. Marlow White uses only the Old English font for lettering. If you prefer other fonts, our recommendation is that you choose a reputable jeweler who can show you personal examples of styles and final appearance. Refunds for Swords and Cutlasses that have been engraved will not be given.
Vanguard also offers custom engraving for their blades. Vanguard places their text in the 180° rotation with text top along dull edge of blade and handle to left. Photos will be posted on this site when received. We highly recommend you contact us to discuss engraving on your blade prior to ordering the engraving as there are many considerations. Refunds for Swords and Cutlasses that have been engraved will not be given. Please call Jim at (404) 964-8355 to address your engraving questions.