Description
The paint on the drum is worn but still displays well
Likely this was done by the soldier as this was the earlier model belt which had an integrally-sewn loop (which resulted in Belt Buckles being lost
The edge of the blade does not show any sharpening after the original factory grind except for some cleaning up of the edge near the tip
with nickel plated steel hardware and black finished leather
The badge is an goo condition totally genuine 3rd class Black Wound Badge with functional pin back
Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard with Fencing Glove - Dated 1918 Empire Edged Weapons The paint on the drumOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WWI production Model 1913 Cavalry Saber. Unlike most we have seen, it was not made by Springfield Armory, but instead by private contractor Landers, Frary & Clark (L. F. & C.) of New Britain, CT., who also made the 1917 and Mark 1 pattern "Trench" knuckle knives. This example is marked on the ricasso with: U. S. (Eagle) and on the reverse with: L. F. & C. (Flaming Bomb) 1918 Blade condition is