Original U.S. WWI Era Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C - Dated 1919 Russian Issue Equipment so this marking is still

so this marking is still correct

and this is only the second example we have had that is like this

highly popular before WWI

She tells us that on one of their meetings

This haversack was manufactured by the Rock Island Arsenal in 1904

Original U.S. WWI Era Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C - Dated 1919 Russian Issue Equipment so this marking is stillOriginal 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