More about: USMC NCO Sword

USMC NCO Sword was presented to Marine First Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon by the Ottoman Empire viceroy, Prince Hamet, on December 8, 1805, during the First Barbary War, in Libya, as a gesture of respect and praise for the Marines' actions at the Battle of Derna. This is a cross-hilted, curved, scimitar-like sword. This Marine Corps Officer Sword features a white handle and is 38 inches overall. The blade is etched with United States Marines. This sword also comes with a metal sheath that has two rings attached to it so that you can hang the sword anywhere as desired as a decoration piece. The Blade of the sword is 440stainless steel. The scabbard of the sword is leather-wrapped over steel. The handle of the sword is leather-wrapped with golden twine. The brass fittings and the strong stainless steel construction makes this sword strong enough to be a lifetime keeper. You may also like to order Cavalry Saber Model 1860 Light replica.