Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard - Dated 1918 British Documents & Books though the leather guard is

though the leather guard is missing

which explains why this one has a crack on the front

Two hours after midnight the fire of the artillery seemed to double in intensity

By the middle of the war

this example is clearly marked Lewis Auto Gun and shows the manufacturer The Birmingham Small Arms Co

Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard - Dated 1918 British Documents & Books though the leather guard isOriginal 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