Original U.S. WWI Era Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C - Dated 1919 U.S. Army One of the featured squadrons

One of the featured squadrons stationed there

There is however some slop in the action due to wear

The case itself measures about 21"H x 17"W x 2 3/4"

The Bundespolizei was named Bundesgrenzschutz (BGS) ("Federal Border Guard") until 2005

and this is only the fifth piece of Adolf AH silverware that we have had

Original U.S. WWI Era Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C - Dated 1919 U.S. Army One of the featured squadronsOriginal 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