Officers Swords
Ever since the American Revolutionary War was fought in the 1800's, U.S. Marine Officers have carried swords, as have non-commissioned officers or NCOs. Today, for ceremonial reasons Marine Officers carry what's called a Mareluke sword. This sword is a curved, cross hilted sword which was used by Mamluk soldiers in the middle-east several centuries ago. It is usually carried in a scabbard and has a hand grip for protecting the hands from the opponent.
In terms of size, a sword carried by an American Cavalry officer for example is about 40 inches long, 1.25 inches wide and weighs about 2 pounds. The custom of carrying a sword started when First Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon was given a sword by the Prince of the Ottoman Empire in 1804 as a gift for returning him to his throne. The officer's sword was officially adopted in 1825. One notable sword is the Model 1850 Army Foot Officer's sword which was used until World War II.
In the British Army, Mameluke swords were also carried by its officers and Royal Navy Officers, Rifle Officers, Artillery Officers and Air force Officers all carried swords. Many of these swords still exist today and can be purchased through online auctions, or replicas can also be commissioned, made to the exact specifications.
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German 1889 Prussian Officer sword |  |
5 Bids | US $71.00 | 17m |
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Civil War Officer Sword silver | |
0 Bid | US $29.99 | 1h 10m |
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Damascus Sword Display Case Cabinet Stand Rack Lock B | |
0 Bid | US $89.95 | 5h 7m |
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Shirasaya Sword Display Case Cabinet Stand Rack Lock B | |
0 Bid | US $89.95 | 5h 8m |
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Wakizashi Sword Display Case Cabinet Stand Rack Lock B | |
0 Bid | US $89.95 | 5h 8m |
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Sword Display Case Cabinet Stand Holder Wall Rack Box C | |
0 Bid | US $89.95 | 5h 9m |
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Sword Display Case Cabinet Stand Holder Wall Rack Box O | |
0 Bid | US $89.95 | 5h 9m |
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Sword Display Case Cabinet Stand Holder Wall Rack Box B | |
0 Bid | US $89.95 | 5h 9m |
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2 Sword Display Case Cabinet Stand Holder Wall Rack Box | |
0 Bid | US $109.95 | 5h 10m |
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1 Sword Display Case Cabinet Stand Holder Wall Rack Box | |
0 Bid | US $89.95 | 5h 12m |
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Japanese Sword Display Case Cabinet Stand Rack Lock B | |
0 Bid | US $89.95 | 5h 12m |
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Army NCO Saber Display Case Cabinet Stand Rack Lock B | |
0 Bid | US $89.95 | 5h 12m |
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1854 light cavalry sword | |
0 Bid | US $500.00 | 6h 17m |
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1964 US Naval Officer’s Sword Belt Gold Knot ID BOX | |
0 Bid | US $199.99 | 7h 46m |
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JAPANESE SABER SHARP STEEL Military NAVY KATANA SWORD | |
0 Bid | US $179.77 | 8h 30m |
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Saber Russian Cossack Officer Military Sword ●● Bayonet | |
0 Bid | US $169.77 | 9h 7m |
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PRE WWI GERMAN OFFICER SOLINGEN SWORD | |
11 Bids | US $300.00 | 9h 36m |
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1822 BRITISH INFANTRY OFFICER SWORD | |
6 Bids | US $209.06 | 10h 39m |
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HANDMADE JAPANESE NAVY OFFICER SWORD KATANA SAMURAI 64 | |
0 Bid | US $49.99 | 11h 5m |
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WW2 full oxhide saya military officer war sword | |
0 Bid | US $109.00 | 11h 34m |
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38 Handmade Japanese Army Officer Sword w Leather Scab | |
0 Bid | US $75.00 | 12h 4m |
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Handmade Japanese Army Officer Sword Shin Gunto Katana | |
0 Bid | US $85.00 | 12h 5m |
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JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SHIN GUNTO KATANA SWORD 1x5257 | |
0 Bid | US $59.99 | 12h 30m |
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JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SHIN GUNTO KATANA SWORD 1x5542 | |
0 Bid | US $59.99 | 12h 30m |
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JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SHIN GUNTO KATANA SWORD 1x5157 | |
0 Bid | US $54.99 | 12h 30m |
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Lot of 18 assorted knives Schrade old timers more | |
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US $29.99 | 12h 30m |
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