FOR SALE USAOfficer\'s M-1913 Cavalry Saber.Designed by Patton when he was a First Lieutenant Patton and \"Masterof the Sword\" at Fort Riley, Kansas.TheModel 1913 Cavalry Saber, commonlyreferred to as thePatton Saber, was acavalry saberdesigned for theU.S. S. Pattonin 1913. It had a large, basket-shaped hilt mounting astraight, double-edged, thrusting blade designed for use by light cavalry. Patton\'s 1914 manual\"Saber Exercise\" outlined a system of training for both mounted and on-foot use of the saber. Theweapon came to be known as the \"Patton Saber.\" There is no one sword that this saber wasmodeled after. Patton suggested the revision from a curved sword and edge andcutting technique to a thrusting style of attack.
Size: The blade - 35 1/4\" long. Entire sword is - 45. Dated 1919.This is massive & heavy sword, perfect for display.
In Very fine condition - considering age. Purchased in France in 1980\'s.Minor dark spots, no scabbard.Professional conservation done by last owner.VIEW MY OTHER sales FOR MORE FINE COINS AND ANTIQUES. SHIPPING BYCANADA POST REGISTERED MAIL INSURED TO CANADA - $20.00 & USA - $49.00. WORLDWILL BE

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