Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard - Dated 1918 U.S. Equipment The round award is constructed

The round award is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed

and there are Swiss proof marks stamped in various places

1940 (Heft 23)

They pulled me out of the line as blood relatives were involved

Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard - Dated 1918 U.S. Equipment The round award is constructedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice service worn 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) No. 13 and on the reverse with: L. F. & C. (Flaming Bomb) 1918 Blade