United States Marine Corps noncommissioned officer's sword
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The Marine Corps noncommissioned officer's sword is a sword worn by noncommissioned officers (NCOs) and staff noncommissioned officers (SNCOs) of the United States Marine Corps. The NCO sword was adopted in 1859 and is patterned after the United States Army's foot officers' sword of 1850. The M1859 NCO sword continues service today as the Marine Corps drill and ceremonial sword. The sword's use is restricted by regulation to ceremonial occasions by an NCO or Staff NCO in charge of troops under arms or at weddings and wedding receptions where at least one of those being married is in uniform and has the rank of Corporal or higher.
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 |
Variants | Unetched blades until 1875, wide blades until 1918 |
Specifications | |
Length | 34"-36" commonly |
Blade length | 28"-30" 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 |