Original U.S. WWII Model 1902 Army Officer’s Sword with Scabbard, Hanger & Sword Knot Accessories by being coiled rather than

by being coiled rather than straight

the spring that presses the "hand" forward onto the cylinder ratchet is broken or missing

and comes together with the original named besitzzeugnis (award certificate)

and none examined had the aluminum and/or celluloid inserts called for in 1900

Later in 1942 to keep up with wartime production

Original U.S. WWII Model 1902 Army Officer’s Sword with Scabbard, Hanger & Sword Knot Accessories by being coiled rather thanOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Model 1902 Army Officers' Saber is the current sword used by officers of the United States Army. The official nomenclature for the current regulation U. S. Army saber is saber for all officers, Model 1902. It was adopted on July 17, 1902 by authority of General Order No. 81. The M1902 saber was authorized for all officers, both infantry and cavalry, with the exception of Chaplains. The lightly curved blade