jimmyj Member Bronze Supporter Joined May 21, 2003 Messages 11,709 Reaction score 17,899 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 Member Silver Supporter Joined Jan 20, 2021 Messages 7,187 Reaction score 22,186 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.