Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard - Dated 1918 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts together with an iron crossguard

together with an iron crossguard

and even in the later American Revolutionary War

This would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Ni-Juu Nen (20th year of reign - 1945) Shi Gatsu (4th Month - April)

as is the closure latch

This is the manufacturer marking of International Molded Plastics

Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by L.F. & C. with Scabbard - Dated 1918 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts together with an iron crossguardOriginal 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) NO12 and on the reverse with: L. F. & C. (Flaming Bomb) 1918 Blade