Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry “Patton” Saber by L.F. & C. Dated 1918 - Rare WWII Cut Down Fighting Knife Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage though there is discoloration and

though there is discoloration and wear

The 146th and 148th of the 66th Field Artillery Brigade were attached as corps artillery units and participated in the battles of Château-Thierry

however it tore through about an inch below the loop on the left side

How many times have you seen weapons and other objects with engraved "crests" etc

September 26th Sgt

Original U.S. WWI Model 1913 Cavalry “Patton” Saber by L.F. & C. Dated 1918 - Rare WWII Cut Down Fighting Knife Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage though there is discoloration andOriginal Item: Only One Available. At the start of WWII there was a shortage of fighting knives, so the US government did everything they could to fill the void. They purchased massive stocks of hunting knives from civilian markets and they also converted old stock to make fighting knives. That was the case with this knife. It was originally an M1913 Patton saber, made in 1918 by private contractor Landers, Frary & Clark (L. F. & C.) of New Britain,