Original U.S. Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by Springfield Armory - Dated 1913 U.S. Flags and the label is still

and the label is still clearly legible

with sterling silver pilot wings

Army Air Force Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest

To remedy that

Various cocking/charging handle styles evolved with a simplified distinctive long handled cocking/charging device finally becoming preferred late in the war

Original U.S. Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by Springfield Armory - Dated 1913 U.S. Flags and the label is stillOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful condition first year of production Model 1913 Cavalry Saber. It is crisply marked on the ricasso: SA 1913 and on reverse ricasso: US 7946 This sword is a Model 1913 cavalry sword commonly referred to as the Patton Saber. The sword was designed for the U. S. Army by Second Lieutenant (later General) George S. Patton Jr. in 1913. It has a large, basket shaped hilt mounting a straight, double edged,