SPRINGFIELD ARMORY World War I U.S. Model 1913 “PATTON SWORD” Cavalry Saber 1918 Dated Sword Designed by GEORGE S. PATTON

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SPRINGFIELD ARMORY World War I U.S. Model 1913 “PATTON SWORD” Cavalry Saber

1918 Dated Sword Designed by GEORGE S. PATTON

Here we present a U.S. Model 1913 “Patton Sword” Cavalry Saber, made by the Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1918. The sword was originally designed for the U.S. Army by Second Lieutenant (later General) George S. Patton Jr. in 1913. It has a large, basket-shaped hilt mounting a straight, double-edged, thrusting blade designed for use by light cavalry. Patton’s 1914 manual “Saber Exercise” outlined a system of training for both mounted and foot use of the sword. Patton suggested the revision from a curved sword edge and cutting technique to a thrusting style of attack, following his extensive training in France.

This weapon, the last saber issued to U.S. cavalry, was never used as intended. At the beginning of U.S. involvement in World War I, several American cavalry units armed with sabers were sent to the front, but they were held back. The character of war had changed, making horse-mounted troops easy prey for enemy troops equipped with Gewehr 98 rifles and MG08 machine guns. Those cavalrymen who saw combat did so dismounted, using their horses only to travel similar to mounted infantry.

The overall length is 42” with the blade measuring about 35”.

The overall condition is fine. “Flaming Bomb” ordnance marked with a date of 1918. Also marked “US” and “SA” for Springfield Armory. Nice, straight blade and pointed tip. The hilt is finished black. Steel scabbard.

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Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1650
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