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Title:	SABER -  U.S. SABER MODEL 1911 EXPERIMENTAL CAVALRY SN# 120
Maker/Manufacturer:	SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Date of Manufacture:	1911
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 6625
Measurements:	OL: 96.5CM 38" BL: 81.2CM 32"

Object Description:

U.S. SABER MODEL 1911 EXPERIMENTAL CAVALRY SN# 120
Manufactured by Springfield Armory, Springfield, Ma. - Fuller running to 5" of blade tip. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip with thumb groove. Complete with 34" canvas covered scabbard with metal mouthpiece, tip and staple ring.

Markings:
Ricasso: U.S./120. Reverse: S A/1911.

Army Ledger: "Service Saber. Approved model recommended by Cavalry Equipment Board. E.J. Melderuand Colonel 1st Cavalry Rock Island Arsenal April 12, 1918 President."

Army Card: "Approved model recommended by Cavalry Equipment Board, April 12, 1912 - Rock Island Arsenal."

Notes: 79 manufactured in 1911. Issued for trial to 11th Cavalry. This was approved model recommended by Cavalry Equipment Board - 4/12/12 - RIA.