{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-era-m1902-officer-s-sword-presented-to-159th-infantry-captain-in-1930-with-differently-presented-engraved-scabbard","title":"Original U.S. WWI Era M1902 Officer’s Sword Presented to 159th Infantry Captain in 1930 with Differently-Presented Engraved Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Model 1902 Army Officers' Saber is the current sword used by officers of the United States Army. The official nomenclature for the current regulation U.S. Army saber is “saber for all officers, Model 1902”. It was adopted on July 17, 1902 by authority of General Order No. 81. The M1902 saber was authorized for all officers, both infantry and cavalry, with the exception of Chaplains. The lightly curved blade measures between 30-34 inches long with weights initially specified by the U.S. Army to be between 20.2 and 22.8 ounces (573 to 647 grams) and a point of balance of 3.25 inches from the hilt as specified for infantry sabers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WWI-Era example, dating to the 1920s. It is likely from Pre-WWI. As with most, it is fully nickel plated, with a triple-etched slightly curved blade, and a nickel plated steel scabbard. The etching on the blade shows the standard heraldry of the U.S. Army with the E Pluribus Unum Eagle along with floral motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ricasso bears the PROVED star insignia but there is no maker’s mark. The blade on this example is inscribed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN APPRECIATION OF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUR COMPANY COMMANDER 1924-30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPT. ELMER D. JENSEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the scabbard’s throat is engraved:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresented to\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Lewis L. Field\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy 1st Platoon Co. “D”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e169th Infantry C.N.G.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 5th, 1922\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis scabbard and sword were clearly put together at one point and are not matching, but make for a fun pair of research projects!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good, though there is some oxidation and wear to the nickel plate, which has peppered tiny bits of oxidation across the scabbard. There is also some heavy wear through on the hilt, which has minor movement. The leather blade buffer is present. There are some dents in the scabbard body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice example, ready to add to your collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 32\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Curved Single Edge w\/ Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 37 1\/4“\u003cbr\u003eGuard dimensions: 5\" width x 5” length\u003cbr\u003eScabbard length: 32 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43426018623557,"sku":"ONJR23HA052","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23HA052__01.jpg?v=1755277609","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-era-m1902-officer-s-sword-presented-to-159th-infantry-captain-in-1930-with-differently-presented-engraved-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}