jimmyj Bronze Supporter Joined May 21, 2003 Messages 11,731 Reaction score 18,054 Location DUNNELLON, FLORIDA USA Jul 4, 2024 #1 I thought that U.S.M.C. Officer Swords were patterned after the Tripoli surrender sword with negative hilt. The ones I have seen lately have a full hilt. Have the pattern changed ?
I thought that U.S.M.C. Officer Swords were patterned after the Tripoli surrender sword with negative hilt. The ones I have seen lately have a full hilt. Have the pattern changed ?
lihpster Silver Supporter Joined Jan 20, 2021 Messages 7,276 Reaction score 22,529 Location Portland, OR Jul 4, 2024 #2 Jimmy, the officers sword is indeed patterned after the mameluke sword. The ones with the basket hilts are NCO's swords.
Jimmy, the officers sword is indeed patterned after the mameluke sword. The ones with the basket hilts are NCO's swords.