US M1902 Army Officer Sword . SU104

United States M-1902 (Model 1902) Army Officer Sword. Marker marked on blade ricasso: American Military Supply Corp New York, Made in Germany. Nice clean and bright blade is triple engraved (engraved on both sides and back spine of blade). Sword grip and fittings in good condition. Scabbard does have some wear. Blade approximately 30 inches in length. I believe this sword is approximately 1950-1980s era.

Additional Notes: The U.S. M-1902 “Army” sword is the first major change from combat to dress style swords. It was intended to replace the Model 1872 Cavalry Officer’s Saber. The M-1902 sword is a basic sword and can be considered as a type of Light Cavalry Saber.  Also, the M-1902 sword is similar to European patterns of the time. It has a nickel-plated iron hilt and black composition grip, early specimens are sometimes found with a dark-brown wood grip. The U.S. Army Officer’s M-1902 sword was adopted in July of 1902 by the Army for all officers’ and is still the current regulation sword for Army and Air Force officers.

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