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THE SHIP IN A BOTTLE
731 Mixon Creek Drive - Bath, NC 27808
AUTHENTIC US NAVY OFFICER SWORDS and ACCESSORIES - Certified for Wear with the US Navy Uniform
Buy the Vanguard Sword or Vanguard CPO Cutlass and Accessories as a Package and Save!!
Purchase the Vanguard Navy Officer's Sword, Leather Belt, Sword Knot, and Vitalon Carrying Case as a package for only $687.00, a savings of almost $40 compared to Navy Exchange pricing!
Purchase the CPO Cutlass, Leather Belt, Frog, and Buckle as a package for only $580.00 and enjoy a significant savings over indivdually priced items. AND... save $40 when compared to Navy Exchange pricing!
Purchased separately, the sword or cutlass packages would cost significantly more! Select your package below. We guarantee our prices will beat Navy Exchange Uniform Shop prices or we will refund the difference on your purchase. Remember, when you shop for your sword or cutlass at THE Ship in a Bottle you are buying genuine US Navy uniform items, certified by the Navy Uniform Board, and not the inferior replicas commonly found on the internet.
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Sword/Cutlass FAQs
How do our prices compare with Navy Exchange Prices?
Only the Vanguard Swords are presently sold in the Navy Exchange Uniform Shops
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. Prices verified as of 12FEB18. Please bring any discrepancies to our attention.
Navy Officer Sword:
| ITEM | NAVY EXCHANGE PRICE | THE SHIP IN A BOTTLE PRICE | SAVINGS |
| Sword and Scabbard | $550.00 | $525.00 | $25.00 |
| Leather Belt and Buckle | $73.25 | $72.00 | $1.25 |
| Sword Knot | $50.10 | $45.00 | $5.10 |
| Carrying Case | $51.75 | $45.00 | $6.75 |
| Total: | $725.10 | $687.00 | $38.10 |
Navy CPO Cutlass:
| 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 | $580.00 | $40.00 |
What is the difference between a Sword and a Cutlass?
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.
How do I know which length to buy?
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 - one size fits all.
Navy Officer Sword Length Recommendations (From U.S. Naval Academy)| HEIGHT OF PERSON WEARING THE SWORD | RECOMMENDED SWORD LENGTH |
| 5'6" to 5'7" | 28 Inches |
| 5'8" to 5'9" | 29 Inches |
| 5'10" to 5'11" | 30 Inches |
| 6'0" to 6'1" | 31 Inches |
| 6'2" to 6'3" | 32 Inches |
| 6'4" to 6'5" | 33 Inches |
| Over 6'6" | 34 Inches |
| Note: for persons under 5'6" please contact us for blade sizes and availability. |
What accessories are required to wear the sword or cutlass with the uniform?
For the Navy Officer Sword - Sword and Scabbard, Belt with Buckle, Sword Knot. We include white gloves and a VITALON hard carrying case with all Navy Officer Sword package purchases.
For the Navy CPO Cutlass - Cutlas 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.
Do you offer financing?
We offer "Bill Me Later" through our PayPal shopping option
Can the Sword or Cutlass and Accessories be purchased as a package?
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.