Sergesquadron Posted August 18, 2016 Share #1 Posted August 18, 2016 Hello, the differences USMC sword officer mameluke serial 322 and 323,I do not understant,we can date,thank you. Serge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted August 18, 2016 Share #2 Posted August 18, 2016 Please give a little more detail as to what information you're seeking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergesquadron Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted August 18, 2016 Please give a little more detail as to what information you're seeking. Hello, know if the model USMC sérial 322 and of old manufacturing or USMC sérial 323 and older,thank you. Serge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted August 18, 2016 Share #4 Posted August 18, 2016 Those numbers are manufacturer's codes not serial numbers. They generally date to the late 1950s and later. Most USMC officer swords are engraved with a name, if actually used. Finding the commissioning date of the officer will usually accurately date the sword. Semper Fi......Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergesquadron Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted August 18, 2016 Those numbers are manufacturer's codes not serial numbers. They generally date to the late 1950s and later. Most USMC officer swords are engraved with a name, if actually used. Finding the commissioning date of the officer will usually accurately date the sword. Semper Fi......Bobgee Hello, yes I understand better thank you for the answer. Serge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reschenk Posted August 18, 2016 Share #6 Posted August 18, 2016 Although usually identified as a "Serial Number" on the blade markings, these are actually the number of the certificate issued by the Marine Corps Systems Command stating the manufacturer's products meet USMC standards and can be marketed to Marines. Marlow White has a good explanation of the process on their site (http://www.marlowwhite.com/military-sword-information/m-faq-certified-marine-swords.html). Theoretically, you should be able to build a chronological data base of when particular certificate numbers were issued, but I have never seen such a list, nor, for that matter, even the dates for an individual certificate number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherneck72 Posted August 18, 2016 Share #7 Posted August 18, 2016 Picture of the sword, handle, engraving, and maker's mark on the ricasso would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergesquadron Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted August 19, 2016 Hello, thank you gentlemen for your answers, I have all the renseigements to choose a sword USMC mameluke, thank you again. Serge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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