Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard with Fencing Glove - Dated 1918 Iraq escorted transports loaded with reinforcements

escorted transports loaded with reinforcements to the bitterly contested island from 18 August to 21 September

further forward under the breech block

and measures approximately 5 ¼" x 4" x 2 ⅛"

The VC/PAVN used a wide variety of grenades from explosives inserted into discarded American C-ration cans to modern Chicom types

The powder burn and oxidation has also removed both serial number markings from the underside of the breech hinge

Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard with Fencing Glove - Dated 1918 Iraq escorted transports loaded with reinforcementsOriginal 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