US M1913 Patton Cavalry Saber & Scabbard - 35" straight double edge thrusting sword with fuller on edge side, : Features a massive, full-basket sheet metal handguard designed to completely protect the rider's hand. Ricasso marked "LF (flaming ordnance) & C 1918",(Landers, Frary & Clark), opposite ricasso is "US (claw) no. 11". The checkered black hard rubber/plastic grips feature a dedicated thumb cutout at the top to assist in orienting the blade forward during a charge.Scabbard is made of treated hickory wood covered in rawhide and heavy khaki-drab canvas, fitted with a wide steel throat. Commonly known as the Patton Saber, was the last combat sword issued to and used by theU.S. Cavalry. Designed in part by then-Second Lieutenant (later General) George S. Patton Jr., it represented a radical departure from traditional curved American sabers. 45x8x5" 4 LBS All information and photos, which are part of the description) are intended to be as accurate as possible, but errors are possible. No item may be returned or refused based on this information, which is provided as a service to bidders. Please read terms & conditions and ask questions before bidding.