It's called 'Mameluke' sword. This isn't fake cause I got it out of my history book and I just wanted to spread the knowledge.:-)
I thought they ALL did.....please correct me if I'm wrong. ^^^^^ you are wrong. only officers and NCO's have swords. junior marines (E-3 and below) are not authorized to carry a sword as a part of their uniform.
Cavalry sword is also known as sabre or saber. This had three versions : - troopers, officers, household cavalry sword. This sword was carried by british officers as a part of their uniform.
A 9 foot long spear called the Dori and a short sword called the Xiphos.
The Mameluke sword, which was originally given to Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon in 1805 by a Mameluke chieftain in North Africa. Lt O'Bannon and his Marines marched across 600 miles of North African desert to rid the "shores of Tripoli" of pirates. By 1825, all Marine Corps Officers carried the Mameluke sword.
the Mamaluke Sword (officer sword)
According to the Marine Corps Order, the largest size of a knife that Marines can carry is a fixed-blade knife with a blade length of 7 inches. However, there are specific restrictions and regulations on the use and carry of knives, which may vary depending on the specific circumstances and mission requirements. It is important to abide by these regulations and consult with appropriate authorities for precise guidance.
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The Saber sword is used only by army officer, because it is one edged with curved blade and a hand guard. The Marines use the Marine Officer Sword, so called because despite it's curved blade it has no hand guard.
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The Marine Corps is the only branch of the United States military that currently authorizes the wear of a sword, known as the Mameluke sword. This tradition dates back to the early 19th century when Marines fought against Barbary pirates. The sword symbolizes their rich history and traditions and is mainly used for ceremonial purposes.