Original U.S. Pre-WWII Model 1902 Army Officer’s Sword with Scabbard & Sword Knot

Original Item: Only One Available. The Model 1902 Army Officers' Saber is the current sword used by officers of the United States Army. The official nomenclature for the current regulation U.S. Army saber is “saber for all officers, Model 1902”. It was adopted on July 17, 1902 by authority of General Order No. 81. The M1902 saber was authorized for all officers, both infantry and cavalry, with the exception of Chaplains. The lightly curved blade measures between 30-34 inches long with weights initially specified by the U.S. Army to be between 20.2 and 22.8 ounces (573 to 647 grams) and a point of balance of 3.25 inches from the hilt as specified for infantry sabers.

This fine example is pre-WWII, and is engraved with the initials E.W.L., meaning this example isn’t researchable. As with most, it is fully nickel plated, with a triple-etched slightly curved blade, and a nickel plated steel scabbard. The etching on the blade shows the standard heraldry of the U.S. Army with U.S. and E PLURIBUS UNUM, and various stands of arms.

It is marked on the ricasso to GEMSCO with the PROVED marking on the reverse. Condition is good overall with very little wear to the nickel-plating. The plating does have some light oxidation and wear on the scabbard, however. The leather blade-buffer is still present. The original officer’s sword knot is still present on the sword and is wrapped around the guard. Both suspension rings are still present on the scabbard.

A very nice example, ready to add to your collection!

Approximate Dimensions:

Blade Length: 29 3/4"
Blade Style: Curved Single Edge w/ Fuller
Overall length: 35 1/4“
Guard dimensions: 5" width x 5” length
Scabbard length: 30 3/4”