Original U.S. Naval Training Cutlass Sword Circa 1900 - Great White Fleet Era Vietnam war in early November 1944 PWD

in early November 1944 PWD 12th AG began an abridged version of Frontpost

50 inches (when in scabbard) 29 inches / Most likely police or border guard “S” Style cross guard / Wooden checkered grips / Leather washer still present / Scabbard is fully functional / Both scabbard and blade have signs of use

Personalized to "John Allen" U

The name itself translates to "Fascine Knife"

Prussian 1897 Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Medal also known as the Centenary Medal (Zentenarmedaille)

Original U.S. Naval Training Cutlass Sword Circa 1900 - Great White Fleet Era Vietnam war in early November 1944 PWDIt features a 24. 50" rounded tip blade, with a massive plate steel basket type hand guard, a wood grip and a brass pommel cap. It is substantially made but not intended for actual combat use. One can easily picture the Great White Fleet of Theodore Roosevelt with sailors undergoing boarding drills with this type of training sword. Overall length is 30. 50 Inches.