Black plastic grips show some wear and flattening to the checkering. Fitted in correct original canvas covered scabbard that has steel throat and tip. Canvas was repainted green a long time ago.
Scabbard is unit marked U. On the canvas, for issue to 5. Cavalry Regiment, Troop F, Squadron 59. Has a leather frog attached that is in very good condition and may be a replacement.
A classic WWI cavalry sword that will make a fine addition to your collection. The item "WWI US MODEL 1913 PATTON CAVALRY SABER SWORD-L.
1918-UNIT MARKED SCABBARD" is in sale since Tuesday, December 27, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons". The seller is "sreisel" and is located in Copenhagen, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.