Original Korean War Era U.S.M.C. Mameluke Sword Named to John J. McDermott with Scabbard, Case & Sleeve Russian/Soviet Militaria The base is also marked

The base is also marked aj

so we believe it to be unissued

Unlike later war and WWII map cases

The blade is mounted in a very comfortable wood handle

Original Korean War Era U.S.M.C. Mameluke Sword Named to John J. McDermott with Scabbard, Case & Sleeve Russian/Soviet Militaria The base is also markedOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fantastic Korean War era Named USMC Officer's Mameluke sword, complete with it's original, scabbard, protective sleeve, and even a named leather carry case! The sword features lovely ivoroid grip scales that are still in great condition, with no yellowing, cracks, or chips. Sword alone is approximately 38 1 2 long overall and in scabbard is approximately 40 overall. Blade is approximately 32 1 2" long, curved,