Those cavalrymen who saw combat did so dismounted, using their horses only to travel similar to mounted infantry. According to Parker, "if it was ever drawn in anger, I can find no record of it. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Although it is commonly known as the Patton Sword, the official name of this sword was the M1913 Cavalry Saber. FOR SALE! Cookie is stored in your browser for marketing purposes. Upon his return, Patton wrote a report on his sword studies that was revised for the Army and Navy Journal. Patton designed the saber when he was Master of the Sword at the Mounted Service School; unlike earlier revisions of cavalry sabers, however, the 1913 saber was a complete redesign. Amberger, on the other hand, considered the weapon to be poorly suited for the cavalry use intended, since at the speed of a cavalry charge, a thrust that transfixed an opponent could not be withdrawn quickly enough, and thus the attacker must either abandon his blade, break his wrist or dislocate his sword arm by holding on to it, or risk worse consequences: "At worst, his dead opponent would drag him off his own horsemaking him an unarmed foot soldier in an ocean of falling saber blades and trampling hooves.". UseAccording to KJ Parker, Patton's saber was light, slim, exceptionally ergonomic and well-balanced in short, "more or less perfect, the best sword ever issued to an army. Your Savings: $48.29 (20%) 0 Review(s) 0. . Supposedly San Antonio Iron Works cut down Patton Saber with original handle knives. American WW2 era fighting knife made from M1913 WW1 Patton saber, GI-signed original scabbard; RARE TYPE $ 799.99 Original WW2 American Patton sword dagger made from WW1 era 1918 -dated Springfield Armory M1913 Cavalry Saber. Patton suggested the revision from a curved sword and edge and cutting technique to a thrusting style of attack, following his extensive training in France. If there are two (2) identical bids placed on the same item, priority will be given to the first bid received. The design was strongly Every effort is made to ensure those descriptions are accurate and that they fully disclose any exceptions to condition. Shipping will be based on actual costs via FedEx, FedEx Freight or USPS (best way). Those cavalrymen who saw combat did so dismounted, using their horses only to travel similar to mounted infantry. This Sword is Guaranteed 100% Original, Authentic and Unaltered. 5.00 inches of the point. Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by Springfield
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