^Lot 395 M1913 "Patton" cavalry sword

The Model 1913 Cavalry Sword, commonly referred to as the Patton Saber, was a cavalry sword designed for the U.S. Army by Second Lieutenant (later General) George S. Patton Jr. in 1913. Patton suggested the revision from a curved cutting sword to a straight thrusting sword style of attack. It had a large, basket-shaped hilt mounting a straight,35"double-edged, thrusting blade designed for use by light cavalry. Knurled metal grip. ricasso maker marked "L.F. & Co." with flaming bomb in the middle, dated "1918', reverse stamped "U.S." with Eagle Head proof. tan canvass covered web scabbard with metal fittings, two suspension loops. A very nice example, blade is excellent/bright, scabbard is excellent, the hilt has surface rust, should improve with cleaning.