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Title:	SABER -  U.S. SABER MODEL 1913 CAVALRY SN# 274
Maker/Manufacturer:	SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Date of Manufacture:	1913
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 6609
Measurements:	OL:106.6CM 42" BL: 90.1CM 35 1/2"

Object Description:

U.S. SABER MODEL 1913 CAVALRY SN# 274
Manufactured by Springfield Armory, Springfield, Ma. - Based on theory that point of saber was more important in cavalry use than the edge, U.S. adopted a straight blade designed to favor a thrusting rather than a cutting action. Manufactured form 1913-1918.

Markings:
Blade: U S/274. S Ordnance bomb A/1913.

Army Ledger: "British Sword. U.S. - 274 - S Ordnance bomb 1913. Sent from Chief of Ordnance. Nov. 25, 1913. Received in Museum from Storehouse Nov. 26, 1913."


References:
Crouch, Howard R. HISTORIC AMERICAN SWORDS. SCS Publications. Fairfax, Virginia. 1999.
Peterson, Harold L. THE AMERICAN SWORD, 1775-1945. Ray Riling Arms Books Company. Philadelphia, Pa. 1970.