Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry “Patton” Saber by L.F. & C. Dated 1918 - Rare WWII Cut Down Fighting Knife Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia but the shell chin strap

but the shell chin strap is intact and in great shape

Offered as is with a lovely patina of age

household fats

Lid is a bit stiff

finger case

Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry “Patton” Saber by L.F. & C. Dated 1918 - Rare WWII Cut Down Fighting Knife Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia but the shell chin strapOriginal Item: Only One Available. At the start of WWII there was a shortage of fighting knives, so the US government did everything they could to fill the void. They purchased massive stocks of hunting knives from civilian markets and they also converted old stock to make fighting knives. That was the case with this knife. It was originally an M1913 Patton saber, made in 1918 by private contractor Landers, Frary & Clark (L. F. & C.) of New Britain,