Where can I get a military sword repaired?

Question

My son dropped my fathers sword he was awarded when he retired from the military and broke the blade in two. Any suggestions on where I can send it to get it repaired?

Thanks

Answer 1

I included a couple of places to call- I would gather that this will be a bit spendy- but for a treasure like that- price is not a bother.


The Sword Depot

120 College Street, Adairsville, GA 30103
[e-mail]
Tel: [phone] Larry Mealor
Sword restorations, sales, appraisals specializing in Civil War era.


Tom Nardi
Professional Sword ReWraps
Tel: [phone], California, 10 am - 6 pm PST.
[e-mail]
http://www.cds1.net/~nardi/swords/index.htm
Sword rewraps of hilts with leather or fish skin, wire replacement, grip covering, sword straightening.

Mink Creek Manufacturing
N1455 Hwy 28, Adell WI 53001
Tel: [phone], Jim Brown
Sword restorations including US Military Dress Swords.
Recommended by both Dale C. Anderson and Richard H. Bezdek

Fred Lohman Co.
3405 N.E. Broadway, Portland, OR 97232 U.S.A.
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

http://www.japanese-swords.com/

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Answer 2

The Wilton Parmenter Military Sword Repair Shop is reputed to do fine work. I do not have the exact address but it is located near Fort Courage somewhere out west.
It had two fine repairmen by the names of O'Rourke & Agarn who will probably give you a good deal if you tell them your dad was in the military as they were both in the calvery at one time.