manchu57 Posted October 17, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 17, 2014 Can someone tell me what date this NCO model 1902 sword may have been issued? I know Meyers stop making items in the mid to late seventies. Wondering if this was Vietnam Era or earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIl Sanow Posted October 18, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 18, 2014 I believe tis is a commissioned officer's sword. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted October 18, 2014 Share #3 Posted October 18, 2014 I believe tis is a commissioned officer's sword. G Gil is quite right that this is the "Model 1902 Army Officer Saber" intended for all Army Officers except Chaplains. However, never say never as they are known to have been presented to US Army Chaplains and worn by senior NCOs. Meyer primarily bought (sourced) from Carl Eickhorn in Solingen Germany. Your sword looks to be fairly early, at least pre-WWII from the configuration of the hilt. The Spartan trademark indicated a low cost sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonetman Posted October 18, 2014 Share #4 Posted October 18, 2014 Not sure if this dates anything, but the Spartan trade mark was applied for in 1955 and issued in 1956 to Meyer: (Information from government Patent/Trademark USPTO) Word Mark: SPARTAN Status/Status Date: EXPIRED 12/2/2006 Serial Number: 71689852 Filing Date: 6/20/1955 Registration Number: 0622154 Registration Date: 2/28/1956 Goods and Services: SWORDS AND SABRES Mark Description: NOT AVAILABLE Type Of Mark: TradeMark Published For Opposition Date: N/A Last Applicant/Owner: N. S. MEYER, INC. Mark Drawing Code: Drawing with Words in Stylized form Design Search: (NO DATA) Register Type: Principal Disclaimer: (NOT AVAILABLE) Correspondent: JOSEPH C. SULLIVAN KANE, DALSIMER, SULLIVAN, KURUCZ, ET AL. 711 THIRD AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10017-4014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elton Posted October 18, 2014 Share #5 Posted October 18, 2014 I never cease to be amazed and impressed by the knowledge and the amount of information gotten on this forum by asking one little question. I have registered to several forums but this is the best one for information on edged weapons. Keep up the good work everyone. Thanks Elton (Howard) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted October 29, 2014 Share #6 Posted October 29, 2014 This is a generic M1902 form the 1950's. There is a rule to help date 02's. If the throat is a simple flanged type, like the above, it was made after WWII. This link may help. http://www.swordforum.com/forums/showthread.php?107637-US-Model-1902-unusual-variations&highlight=us+military+schools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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