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Patton Springfield Sword, SN 1935 dated 1913

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Saber, "Patton" Calvary, Mod 1912, 1913 dated, designed by George Patton Springfield Armory.
Marked "1913 S.A." on ricasso, as well as "U.S. 1935" on other side.
Size: Overall: L. 41.5" x W. 6.5" Blade: 35"
Weight: 2lbs 6oz
Condition: Very good, with some rust and wear on blade, and use wear to scabbard, but overall very good and original.

This is the last US cavalry combat sword; it replaced the US Model 1904 Light Cavalry, but its true ancestor was the US Model 1905 "Experimental" Light Cavalry. Ironically, it is considered to be "the ultimate" cavalry sword design in an era when cavalry was being phased out. It was designed by the then "Lieutenant George S. Patton" whom later became the premier cavalry (armored) officer during WWII. It is well balanced and perfectly suited for cavalry charge and thrust. It appears to be a very "effective" weapon. Unlike it's predecessors, it was worn attached to the saddle of the horse, (as opposed to being attached to the waist of the trooper).
It, too, is similar to European patterns of the time, and is strikingly similar to the British Pattern of 1908. It has a "blued" steel "cup-hilt" and black composition grip. I am sure there are variations. Scabbards are of wood, covered by a leather "skin", then covered with green canvas; the furniture - throat and drag - are of blued steel.

Very good, with some rust and wear on blade, and use wear to scabbard, but overall very good and original.

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