Coast Guard Officers' Sword
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The Coast Guard Officers' Sword, used by the United States Coast Guard, is almost identical to the Model 1852 Naval Officers Sword.[1][2] The only difference is that the Coast Guard Officers' Sword has US Coast Guard inscribed on it instead of US Navy. It is of similar style as officer's sword used by the United States Revenue Cutter Service, the predecessor of the Coast Guard.
Both swords are manufactured by WKC Stahl und Metallwarenfabrik.[3]
History
The sword was created in the aftermath of the first regulations on sidearms for military personnel. Previously, the swords used by the coast guard were either navy swords or a personal preference.[4]
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Model 1852 sword.
- ^ Meckel, Richard. "The Cutlass Carved its Niche in Our Navy's Annals". www.history.navy.mil. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ "Coast Guard Sword And Scabbard". www.marlowwhite.com. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ "Military Swords and Sabers by Marlow White". www.marlowwhite.com. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ "Uniform of the US Coast Guard" (PDF). Retrieved 30 November 2016.
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