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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Military Lion head WWI WWII Civil War sword 4ft metal Black wrap handle |  |
22 Bids | US $129.03 | 5h 28m |
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37 CSA Confederal Cavalry Officer Sword Civil War | |
1 Bid | US $43.99 | 6h 24m |
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Scottish Saber BRASS basket hilt swords scabbard | |
0 Bid | US $269.99 | 6h 31m |
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SKYJIRO FORGE M5002 HANDMADE TEMPERED JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD KATANA GREEN RAZOR | |
10 Bids | US $122.50 | 9h 12m |
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Polish Army Cavalry Officers Saber WW1 1917 | |
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US $175.00 | 10h 30m |
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Greco Roman Centurian Helmet | |
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US $375.00 | 10h 30m |
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Polish Army Cavalry Officers Saber 1920 21 | |
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US $175.00 | 10h 30m |
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SKYJIRO FORGE B02 HANDMADE FOLDED TEMPERED DAMASCUS JAPANESE SWORD KATANA GREEN | |
32 Bids | US $82.95 | 12h 54m |
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United States Navy Naval Officer 37 Dress Sword w Scabbard in NM Condition | |
7 Bids | US $84.05 | 19h 22m |
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NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD W SCABBARD BEAR ON BLADE 23 SCABBARD | |
10 Bids | US $46.00 | 20h 57m |
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US M 1850 Union Field Officers Sword Civil War Swords | |
0 Bid | US $79.99 | 23h 21m |
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Civil War Confederate General Jo Shelby Sword Accurate | |
0 Bid | US $69.99 | 23h 23m |
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EXCELLENT WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Officer SHIN GUNTO Original World War 2 | |
17 Bids | US $257.00 | 1d 4h 16m |
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VINTAGE SWORD 1902 OFFICERS COLONIAL N S MEYER BEAUTIFUL W ORIGINAL SCABBARD | |
1 Bid | US $149.99 | 1d 4h 46m |
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SHINTO WWII Japanese Officers Samurai Sword NIHONTO Vet BRINGBACK World War 2 | |
15 Bids | US $125.01 | 1d 5h 16m |
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Replica 17th 18th C Antique Rev War English Officer Hanger Cutlass Sword Brass | |
7 Bids | US $37.00 | 1d 5h 29m |
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Model 1840 Ames Non commissioned Officeres Sword | |
0 Bid | US $220.00 | 1d 5h 46m |
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Model 1850 Mounted Staff Field Officers Sword | |
0 Bid | US $2,100.00 | 1d 5h 46m |
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Exquisite Marine Corps Officer Sword by Wilkinson Sword Ltd Made in England | |
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US $2,099.99 | 1d 7h 23m |
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TJ SWORD B01 HANDMADE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD KATANA FOLDED DAMASCUS STEEL RAZOR | |
11 Bids | US $60.33 | 1d 12h 54m |
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Confederate Shelby Traditional Civil War Officer Sword Knot | |
1 Bid | US $45.00 | 1d 13h 38m |
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Nickel Plated Military US Army Officer Saber Sword New | |
1 Bid | US $59.98 | 1d 20h 36m |
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US Navy Officers Sword and Scabbard 32 with Black Carrying Case | |
0 Bid | US $169.00 | 2d 3h 22m |
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QUEBEC GARDE MONTCALM SWORD | |
0 Bid | US $99.99 | 39m |
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WWII JAPANESE ARTILLERY OFFCERS SWORD | |
5 Bids | US $93.00 | 2d 3h 46m |
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VERY RARE Japanese WWII Naval Officers Sword COLLECTORS GRADE Example XLNT | |
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US $979.00 | 2d 5h 46m |
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