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WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914

WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914
WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914
WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914
WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914
WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914
WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914
WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914
WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914
WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914
WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914
WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914
WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914

WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914
WWI Era AEF US Army M1913 Cavalry Saber or Patton Sword w/Scabbard & Leather Sword Knot - Marked: SA 1914 - Very Nice Condition - Original. The sword has the complete hilt w/original finish, no rust. There is a leather Sword Knot. Blade is bright, no rust, but does have minor discoloration from age. No chips in the blade. No evidence of sharpening, tip is intack and pointy. It still has the original canvas covered scabbard. The metal tip and throat are intact with original finish. The canvas covering appears to have been painted. The canvas covering is intact, small tear in the covering on one side.

It has minor soiling from age and prior usage. The US Model 1913 Cavalry Saber, commonly referred to as the. Patton suggested the revision from a curved sword and edge and cutting technique to a thrusting style of attack, following his extensive training in France. It had a large, basket-shaped. Mounting a straight, double-edged, thrusting blade designed for use by light cavalry.

Although officially designated a saber, it lacks the curved edge typical of many models of saber. This weapon, the last sword issued to U. Cavalry, was never used as intended. At the beginning of U.

Involvement in World War I, several American cavalry units armed with sabers were sent to the front, but they were held back. The character of war had changed, making horse-mounted troops easy prey for enemy troops equipped with. Those cavalrymen who saw combat did so dismounted, using their horses only to travel similar to.

Patton instead adapted his style of move forward and attack technique to his use of tanks in battle. These swords are getting increasingly more difficult to find, in nice condition.

This is a nice original example that would go well in any US WWI Collection. For all you collectors of the M1 Carbine, M1 Garand, M1903 Springfield, M1911 Pistol, or any other WWII Battle Rifle.

Check out my other items. The item "WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914" is in sale since Sunday, August 4, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons". The seller is "koolstuff1958" and is located in Henderson, Nevada. This item can be shipped to United States.

  • Accessory: Leather Sword Knot
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Time Period: WWI 1914-1918
  • Item: M1913 Cavalry Saber
  • Other: Patton Sword or Sabre
  • Branch of Service: US AEF Army Cavalry


WWI AEF US Army M1913 Calvary Saber or Patton Sword withScabbard Dtd SA 1914