United States Navy-Issued Dress Sword of Chief Warrant Officer Jack Evans Cutcomb, used in the official memorial in the East Room of the White House for the thirty-day mourning period for President Kennedy, from November 24-December 23, 1963. Single-edged carbon steel blade sword, by E. & F. Horster Solingen, Germany; 35 in. (889 mm) (the whole, without scabbard). Elaborately etched with Naval themes and other decorative patterns; "Proved" enclosed within a six-pointed star, etched at base of blade (a requirement for all U.S. military swords, signifying that the blade meets the current military specifications); "Jack Evans Cutcomb" engraved above star; white shagreen grip, bound with brass wire, elaborately decorated brass handle, adorned with gold braid and braid-wrapped sword knot. Black scabbard with elaborate brass fittings and tip; the whole enclosed in a fitted bridle leather case.