Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard - Dated 1918 U.S. Equipment The round award is constructed

The round award is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed

armored collar insignia

which are the "mating markings" for the whalebone portion

It was a part of the 26th Infantry Division and the 43rd Infantry Division

Longstreet was shot in the shoulder during the Battle of the Wilderness and often switched between his right and left hand for the rest of his life afterwards due to the severing of nerves in his shoulder

Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard - Dated 1918 U.S. Equipment The round award is constructedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice service worn 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) No. 13 and on the reverse with: L. F. & C. (Flaming Bomb) 1918 Blade