{"product_id":"grade-2-us-army-ceremonial-swords","title":"Grade 2 US Army Ceremonial Swords","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a Grade 2 listing, all products listed here will have defects including but not limited to missing buttons and features, tears or holes. We do not accept returns on Grade 2 items for condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States Army has not changed the design of its ceremonial swords for about a century. by buying one of these beautiful blades, you're getting more than just a badass sword; you're getting a tangible piece of US Army history.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fancier NCO option is for you limpwristed sissy boys, featuring engravings and a decorative hilt. The simple man's \"officer\" variant features a simpler bronze grip with a simple straight blade; its clam-like hilt reminding you of that one stripper from off-base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic USGI \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo styles available \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScabbard included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNCO and Officer options available \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe history\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Model 1902 ended the system of separate branch patterns. Its official name is “saber for all officers, Model 1902,” and it was adopted on July 17, 1902, under General Order No. 81. It was designed to replace both the Model 1850 for foot officers and the Model 1872 for cavalry. It was authorized for all officers, both infantry and cavalry, except chaplains. The final design came from years of experimentation by Henry V. Allien \u0026amp; Company, working with Army officers who had privately asked Allien to develop a better saber. It was still a lightweight sword meant mostly for ceremony, but its slightly curved blade and larger guard made it at least usable in combat. Steel hilts and guards were mandated in December 1902, and the scabbard is nickel-plated steel. A later review recommended keeping the pattern, and the M1902 remains the regulation sword for US Army officers today. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom weapon to ceremony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBy World War I, the sword had stopped being a practical combat weapon for officers, and the saber was formally withdrawn as a cavalry weapon in 1934. From then on, the officer’s sword became a symbol of rank and tradition. Today the M1902 appears at parades, weddings, change-of-command ceremonies, and commissioning events, and personalized presentation swords with etched blades and an engraved name panel remain a common gift to newly commissioned officers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Americana Pipedream Apparel","offers":[{"title":"NCO","offer_id":67452775760113,"sku":"67452775760113","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Officer","offer_id":67452775792881,"sku":"67452775792881","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7043\/8085\/files\/Silver_Saber_Sheethed.jpg?v=1793227267","url":"https:\/\/www.americanapipedream.com\/products\/grade-2-us-army-ceremonial-swords","provider":"Americana Pipedream Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}