Original U.S. WWI 101st Cavalry Regiment Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard - Dated 1918 Sales The retaining strap still works

The retaining strap still works

The Allies hired the civilians to unload and transport the flood of military supplies

The grip is lovely single piece walnut

Only two that we can recall exceeded the condition of this example

We have not been able to find much on this GI

Original U.S. WWI 101st Cavalry Regiment Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard - Dated 1918 Sales The retaining strap still worksOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very condition 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) and on the reverse with: L. F. & C. (Flaming Bomb) 1918 Blade condition