Original U.S. WWI Cut-Down Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by Springfield Armory with Scabbard - Dated 1914 One-of-a-Kind The auction house tag was

The auction house tag was still on the helmet when we got it

who was qualified as a Link trainer instructor

these were a good alternative to the earlier metal helmets

the 8th Bavarian Brigade attacked at Champlon and Fresnes

Original U.S. WWI Cut-Down Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by Springfield Armory with Scabbard - Dated 1914 One-of-a-Kind The auction house tag wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a heavily worn and cut down Model 1913 Cavalry Saber, commonly referred to as the Patton Saber. It is missing the guard entirely, appearing to have been removed during the period. It is crisply marked on the ricasso: SA 1914 and on reverse ricasso: US 17646 Like most that we have seen, this example was made at the legendary Springfield Armory in Springfield, Mass. This was the primary center for the