Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard - Dated 1918 MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly The stock is very nice

The stock is very nice

so it was almost certainly made in 1875

the reverse of the cross guard has been personalized with an monogram of two interlocking letter H's

ribbed background border with simulated twisted rope trim to both the inner and outer edges

as well as an early style dated lock plate

Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard - Dated 1918 MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly The stock is very niceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very condition WWI 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) 1918 Blade