Original U.S. Pre-WWI Rare M-1905/06 Experimental Saber With Very Rare Officer’s Pigskin Leather Scabbard by Ames - Dated 1906 Technical Books It prevents the strap of

It prevents the strap of a slung rifle from slipping off the rather smooth shoulder of the vest

The markings on the knife crossguard are as follows:

the SIXTH Marine Division

which comes with a pretty incredible U-boat story

Original U.S. Pre-WWI Rare M-1905/06 Experimental Saber With Very Rare Officer’s Pigskin Leather Scabbard by Ames - Dated 1906 Technical Books It prevents the strap ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a very rare and beautiful sword. This M1905 06 example was manufactured by the Ames Sword Company and is dated 1906. The sword comes with its equally rare if not rarer pigskin over wood scabbard as used by Officers. The sword is in fantastic condition and one of the best we have seen. The M1905 06 Experimental was developed in response to President Theodore Roosevelt's famous letter to Secretary of War