Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard with Fencing Glove - Dated 1918 Empire Edged Weapons The paint on the drum

The paint on the drum is worn but still displays well

Blade Length: 17"Blade Style: Single Edge with FullerOverall length: 21 3/4"Crossguard: 3”Scabbard Length: 18"

The lenses have also shrunk from age and the right side is loose and falls out

Many Seabee units were issued the USMC standard issue and were re-designated "Marine"

which had just ended in 1939

Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard with Fencing Glove - Dated 1918 Empire Edged Weapons The paint on the drumOriginal 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