This WWI era (or earlier) M1902 OFFICERS SABER/Sword could not have been made later than 1933 when the M. Lilley & Company / Columbus, Ohio changed its name. I believe it is a WWI blade, judging from the HORN material of its HILT/GRIP. Give or take a few years, this ceremonial SABER is approximately100 years old! This is a NOT a current, inexpensive Spanish-made Saber. Neither is this a private military school Saber. This SABER has the earlier Bone HILT/GRIP which is in PERFECT condition (NOT cast metal, or a composition material, or wood). Etched Blade has not been’named’ to an officer, but is blank. On the Ricasso is etched, THE M. The Finish of the BLADE is FLAWLESS, without scratches, bends, nicks, or spots of rust. The Factory Edge, spine, and sharpened TIP are in PERFECT condition. This has a gracefully designed, perfect'”C” shaped GUARD and POMMEL. There are no bends in the Branches of the GUARD. The central Branch (parallel to the axis of the Saber) has the extra detail of a raised ridge. Supplied with the Saber is a RUSSET LEATHER SWORD KNOT. The plated Steel SCABBARD has ZERO dents, but has begun to show pinpoint flaking of NICKLE PLATING with two minor spots of plating loss, commensurate with its age. The THROAT of the Scabbard has the detailed 3 rings that mirrors those on the HILT above the GUARD and the 3 rings that encircle the oval POMMEL NUT. The DRAG is in PERFECT condition as are the SUSPENSION RINGS. Model 1902 Army Officers’ Saber. The official nomenclature for the current regulation U. Army saber is saber for all officers, Model 1902. It was adopted on July 17, 1902 by authority of General Order No. The M1902 saber was authorized for all officers with the exception of Chaplains. The lightly curved blade measures between 30-34 inches long with weights initially specified by the U. Army to be between 20.2 and 22.8 ounces (573 to 647 grams) and a point of balance of 3.25 inches from the hilt as specified for infantry sabers. The M1902 Saber is the current sword used by officers of the United States Army. Though rarely seen today, it is regularly worn with the Dress Blue Uniform by the Officers of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, the Old Guard based at Ft. Meyer (Arlington National Cemetery) for all ceremonial events. Many Officers and their brides have exited a Chapel beneath an arch of M1902 Sabers held aloft by the Brides-groomsmen. I know my parents did on Corregidor in the 1930s. It was also the custom for the Bride and Groom together to make the first cut of the wedding cake with a M1902 SABER. Army saber model 1902 was designed to be a replacement for the U. S model 1850 for foot Officers, and the model 1872 for the cavalry. This new design was developed in response to a request for a lighter cut and thrust weapon that soldiers can actually fight with. The final design of the M1902 was the result of many years of study and experimentation starting in 1871 by Henry V. Allien & Company that developed the M1902 in collaboration with General John Cunningham Kelton who was an expert swordsman and Adjutant General of the Army. After many years of research by Mr. Allien through his numerous trips to Europe and making a number of patterns, with both straight and curved blades, the present regulation sword was completed and laid before General John C. Kelton who recommended making it less curved from center to point, the latter to be in line with the grip, so as to give greater force in thrusting. When the uniform board met in Washington in June 1902, five pattern swords that Henry V. Allien & Company were working on, three with straight blades and two with curved were submitted along with the Ordnance Department who had the same number to submit. The result was that one of the Allien swords was adopted, the very one approved by General Kelton. Factory of Columbus, Ohio was founded in the mid-1860s by four veterans of the American Civil War, and produced a large line of military uniforms, caps, swords, saddles, and insignia, first for the U. Military, then for military schools and fraternal organizations as well. In 1933, during the Great Depression, the company was bought out by a Michigan company, Henderson-Ames, and the name changed to LILLEY-AMES. The company finally ceased operations in 1965. The item “Pre-WWI M1902 Officers SABER Sword M. C. Lilley & Co. Horn Grip. Excellent++” is in sale since Wednesday, June 24, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “bataan12213″ and is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. This item can be shipped to United States.
Original 1920’s US Navy dress sword as shown. Original uncleaned condition from the family estate. Overall length in the scabbard is 33 5/8. The blade just under 28 long. Knight on one side of blade. Records show as Lt. Commander of the Navy Intelligence division, serving in (at least) the years of 1923 and 1924. Marked only “proved” without a maker’s name. The blade is unsharpened as a dress sword (the tip is sharp). The handle is a natural shark? Skin that has some wear and missing spots on one side at the guard. Otherwise excellent condition overall. Nothing loose or damaged other than mentioned. See all photos carefully. The item “1920s US Navy Officers Presentation Dress Sword pre WWII Military, R. H. Knight” is in sale since Saturday, April 25, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “dandobee” and is located in Temecula, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- UPC: Does Not Apply
This is an older strait blade police sword , with the Prussian dove head design. The maker marks are lightly been removed at one time. The leather scabbard is in above good condition , as is the German silver plating, on the throat of the scabbard, the d guard, the drag , and the dove head. This has initials on the frog as well as the name and the company of the person who captured it , but is hard to read. The blade is 25 1/4 inches long, and the scabbard has a stud to attach to the belt. If anyone knows what model or maker please past it on to me. This sword is 32 inches long, and has a slight dimple in the drag. The wooden grip is in above good condition , as is the blade, with the tinniest bit of rounding on the tip. The leather frog has some wear around the stud hole. The belt slide is strong, and the black leather scabbard in above good condition. Overall it is an honest original set that has that out of the attic look to it, not overly cleaned or restored. The item “Early PRUSSIAN WW1 POLICE SWORD & LEATHER SCABBARD, & FROG” is in sale since Sunday, September 1, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “gdog2693″ and is located in Roscommon, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.
Hand guard heavily decorated with the royal Yugoslavian double-headed crowned eagle and the Serb-Croat-Slovene shields & laurel leaves. The saber is in very good condition, the blade has no defects at all, the handle is neat, with the lion’s head pommel firmly in place. Very minor chips to the handle’s black lacquer and superficial rust on the scabbard, as in 90% of the cases. This particular maker is seldom seen – Tiller D. Kraljevski Dvorski Dobavlja Sarajevo Tiller D. Royal House Supplier, Sarajevo. Beautiful piece from the Interwar period! The item “Kingdom of YUGOSLAVIA Officer Sabre Sword M20″ is in sale since Monday, May 25, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Swords & Sabers\Other Collectible Swords”. The seller is “filip102″ and is located in Paris. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Blade Material: Stainless Steel
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Edge: Curved
- Handedness: Single-Handed
MARK ON BLADE: SOLINGEN. ORIGINAL FISH SKIN AND WIRE. If you have any questions please contact me. The item “AUSTRIAN INFANTRY OFFICER SWORD M1861 SOLINGEN” is in sale since Monday, April 6, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “roko1zg” and is located in Krizevci. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Solingen
This is a fabulous example of a Scottish Black Watch Royal Highlanders Officer Broadsword by Wilkinson that dons the Cypher of King George the Fifth. It is mounted with a large, impressively etched Henry Wilkinson blade that measures 32 3/8 inches in length. The blade has survived in superb original condition and is beautifully etched in the thistle pattern on either side as well as wears the serial number 58987 along the spine. The gorgeous half basket hilt is adorned with The Black Watch emblem and continues to wear its lovely red felt and blue fabric liner that accentuates the beautifully pierced metal work and the inside doe skin liner remains healthy and clean. The fishskin covered hilt also remains in very healthy condition and with its original twisted wire wrap still tightly in place. This Broadsword is mounted with its leather covered combat scabbard which remains very healthy as well reflecting only very minimal wear. Overall measuring 40 5/8 inches in length. TO SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS PLEASE SCROLL DOWN. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “Scottish Black Watch Royal Highlanders Officer Sword Wilkinson King George the V” is in sale since Tuesday, May 5, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
An original polish sword from collector. It is polish sword Huta Ludwikow wz34. On blade is SHL and polish eagle and number K/2 C7310. Other side balde is signed Huta Ludwikow. Same numbers on scarbbard. It is rare couse it is SHL!! It is better condition than on photos. I will sell whole collection of swords and polish souvenir from old polish collector. If you have question – ask! The item “Polish Huta Ludwikow wz34 sword SHL serie C rare” is in sale since Thursday, April 23, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “ponadc-11″ and is located in Gniezno. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This is an US Military Presentation/Appreciation Award given to MSG (Master Sergeant) Ben R. From the men of the 545th Military Police Platoon. Basically, this WW1 German Sword & Scabbard Parts was given to MSG (Master Sergeant) Ben R. See pictures for details. The Sword itself is stamped in 3 places. Nice Original Rare Historical WW1 German Sword & Scabbard Parts that was a USA Bring Back & Awarded to MSG (Master Sergeant) Ben R. One of a kind item fo r that German, USA & Historical Collector. Age: Unknown (WW1 time period). Size: All Parts vary in size. C o ndition: Poor to Good Original Condition. See pictures for details to determine actual Condition of each item. We strive to offer 5 Star Service to you each & every time we list. The item “WW1 German Stamped Lion Head US Presentation Sword Scabbard Parts Uniform Badge” is in sale since Wednesday, April 1, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “lafofn” and is located in North Bend, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.
Sabre used by Polish before WWII Pilsudski Legions. The blade is marked and engraved! Blade is marked F. The sabre is in very good condition (in my opinion). Please view ALL my pictures carefully to better determine the exact condition to your own satisfaction. I will assist you in any way I can. TOTAL length of sabre about 890 mm. BLADE length about- 760mm. HILTH length about 135mm. WIDTH of blade at base about 32mm. TOTAL weight of sabre and scabbard is about 1700gr. This type of swords was used by: 1, 5, 9, 14-18, 25, 26 Ulan Regiment, 4, 6, 7, 9 Mounted Rifle Regiment and 2, 7, 9 Horse Artillery Division. Information from reference catalogue Szabel nam nie zabraknie, page 179. WHAT YOU-SEE-IS-WHAT YOU GET. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, NEED MORE SCANS ETC. I GIVE FEEDBACK TO ALL THAT GIVE FEEDBACK TO ME. The item “POLISH before WWII ULAN Cavalery PILSUDSKI LEGIONS SABRE SWORD Engraved Blade” is in sale since Wednesday, March 4, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “plmilitary” and is located in Koniusza. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland
An original polish sword from collector. It is polish officer sword wz21. Blade is engraved Honor I Ojczyzna. Sword is signed G. I will sell whole collection of swords and polish souvenir from old polish collector. If you have question – ask! The item “Polish officer engraved sword wz21″ is in sale since Monday, March 23, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “ponadc-11″ and is located in Gniezno. This item can be shipped worldwide.