Original U.S. WWI Era Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C - Dated 1919 U.S. Army was a Union Government Inspector

was a Union Government Inspector at the sword factory during the period of the Civil War

Comes ready to be paired with a mask and to display

but the actual hand portion of the leather shows moderate wear and evident of field use

The case itself measures about 21"H x 17"W x 2 3/4"

typical for the period

Original U.S. WWI Era Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C - Dated 1919 U.S. Army was a Union Government InspectorOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition WWI era 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) NO12 and on the reverse with: L. F. & C. (Flaming Bomb) 1919