US Army PUNITIVE EXPEDITION WW1 CAVALRY M-1913 PATTON SABER + SCABBARD Vtg Sword For Sale

By the early 20th century, it was recognized that cavalry sabers were more effective as thrusting rather than cutting weapons, and that notion was reflected in the designs of all the major powers. Before gaining fame as a WW2 tank general, Lieutenant George S. Patton competed in the 1912 Olympics in pistol shooting, fencing, and equestrian events, all the necessary skills of a cavalryman. \"Old Blood and Guts\" personally designed the M-1913 \"Patton\" saber, and it was the last cavalry saber ever issued by the US Army. This US Army PUNITIVE EXPEDITION WW1 CAVALRY M-1913 PATTON SABER is in good condition, with moderate scattered chipping to the middle and upper blade edges, some \"salt and pepper\" patina at each side of the blade, moderate dark patina to the hilt and back strap, and with some overall age wear evident (most pictured). Otherwise, the saber is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a 35 5/16\" long, slim thrusting blade, sports the classic sweeping metal \"basket\" hilt, and boasts elegant dark brown checkered hard rubber handle scales. The saber is marked at the ricasso with its maker, \"SA\" (the legendary Springfield Armory), the date, \"1914\", and the traditional \"flaming bomb\" acceptance stamp of the Ordnance Department. It\'s \"US\" marked at the reverse ricasso, along with the serial number \"24394\", and is complete with the original US WW1 M-1913 Scabbard in good condition, with a light rightward bend to the body, some scattered patina to the metal throat and end tip, some scattered fading and soiling to the body, and with some scattered age wear evident (most pictured). Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage to the tough khaki canvas covered rawhide/hardwood construction. Most interestingly, it bears a metal reinforced throat and end tip, carries the familiar metal top hanging rings, and the set is a fine example of a rare, originalUS Army PUNITIVE EXPEDITION WW1 CAVALRY M-1913 PATTON SABER. With apologies to our valued international clients, we must restrict offerding to US buyers only. Now celebrating over 15 years on . offer with confidence and please view our other great military and aviation classics, includinga pairof very rare, originalUSMC Marine US WW2 P-44 FROGSKIN CAMO HBT COMBAT FATIGUE PANTSin good condition,retaining a great amount of the vibrant frogskin camouflage colors, andcomplete with all of the original \"economy\" darkened metal \"tack\" fly buttons.

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