Original U.S. Pre-WWII 211th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Model 1902 Army Officer’s Sword with Scabbard & Sword Knot - Lt. William B. Vaughan Technical Handbooks & Manuals JG 53 flew the various

JG 53 flew the various models of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 throughout World War II

Each side has a broad fuller towards the spine that extends half way down the blade

This massive casing is a rare survivor of “The War to End All Wars” as 87 pounds of brass had many other purposes

and does not look to have been glued onto the backing

It features a 9 inch barrel and overall length of 15 1/2 inches

Original U.S. Pre-WWII 211th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Model 1902 Army Officer’s Sword with Scabbard & Sword Knot - Lt. William B. Vaughan Technical Handbooks & Manuals JG 53 flew the variousOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Model 1902 Army Officers Saber remains the current regulation sword for officers of the United States Army. Officially designated the Saber for All Officers, Model 1902, it was adopted on July 17, 1902, by authority of General Order No. 81. This pattern was authorized for all commissioned officersboth infantry and cavalrywith the exception of chaplains. The M1902 features a lightly curved blade measuring