US Marine Corp Officer Sword Replica SB-5529

A Mameluke Sword is a cross-hilted, curved, scimitar-like sword. It is related to the shamshir, which had its origins in Persia. A sword of this type was presented to Marine Corps Lt. Presley O’Bannon by the Turkish viceroy, during the First Barbary War, as a gesture of respect, the Marine Corps Commandant adopted the Mameluke pattern for the Corps’ official dress sword in 1825, with initial distribution in 1826, and the Mameluke is still carried by USMC officers today.

▪ Overall Length: 35 3/4"
▪ Blade Length: 30"
▪ Blade Material: 440 Stainless Steel
▪ Handle Material: Faux Ivory with Gold Accents
▪ Includes: Engraved with United States Marines