USMC Model 1859 NCO Sword | |
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Type | Sword |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
In service | 1859–present |
Used by | United States Marine Corps non-commissioned officers |
Wars | Mid-19th and early-20th centuries |
Production history | |
Designer | Modeled on U.S. Army M1850 foot officers’ sword |
Designed | Introduced 1859, notable design changes 1875, 1918 |
Manufacturer | Horstmann, Ames, various others |
Produced | 1859–present |
No. built | Undetermined |
Variants | Unetched blades until 1875, wide blades until 1918 |
Specifications | |
Length | 34–36 in (860–910 mm) commonly |
Blade length | 28–30 in (710–760 mm) commonly |
Blade type | Saber, slightly curved, single-edged with false edge, made from various carbon steels, modern versions made from stainless steel |
Hilt type | Cast-brass hilt, leather-wrapped grip |
Scabbard/ sheath | Black leather scabbard, two brass mounts, frog stud |
USMC Sword Manual Procedures are commonly used in the Marine Corps. Marines considered Non-commissioned Officers (NCO) as well as Staff Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCO) may find themselves having to perform "Sword Manual", which is a stationary drill.
Most Marines that fall under the category of NCO or SNCO will be mandated to take a leadership course. Part of these courses require Marines to complete multiple drills. One of those drills is Sword Manual.
USMC Model 1859 NCO Sword | |
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Type | Sword |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
In service | 1859–present |
Used by | United States Marine Corps non-commissioned officers |
Wars | Mid-19th and early-20th centuries |
Production history | |
Designer | Modeled on U.S. Army M1850 foot officers’ sword |
Designed | Introduced 1859, notable design changes 1875, 1918 |
Manufacturer | Horstmann, Ames, various others |
Produced | 1859–present |
No. built | Undetermined |
Variants | Unetched blades until 1875, wide blades until 1918 |
Specifications | |
Length | 34–36 in (860–910 mm) commonly |
Blade length | 28–30 in (710–760 mm) commonly |
Blade type | Saber, slightly curved, single-edged with false edge, made from various carbon steels, modern versions made from stainless steel |
Hilt type | Cast-brass hilt, leather-wrapped grip |
Scabbard/ sheath | Black leather scabbard, two brass mounts, frog stud |
USMC Sword Manual Procedures are commonly used in the Marine Corps. Marines considered Non-commissioned Officers (NCO) as well as Staff Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCO) may find themselves having to perform "Sword Manual", which is a stationary drill.
Most Marines that fall under the category of NCO or SNCO will be mandated to take a leadership course. Part of these courses require Marines to complete multiple drills. One of those drills is Sword Manual.