(lot of 2) U.S. Model 1902 Sabesr: (1) having a 31" slightly curved blade with engraving including U.S., flags drums, and cannon, a blank name panel, and foliate embellishments, the left ricasso marked "Spartan Trade Mark over N.S. Meyer Inc., New York" (operated 1906-2000)", the right ricasso with a six point star and centered inset "Proven" proof stamp, a nickel plated knuckle guard, brown bakelite handle, housed in a scabbard with some plate loss on drag, blade appears in excellent condition with several minute nicks, overall approx. 37.5"l; (1) having a 25.75" slightly curved blade marked at the left ricasso "Ridabock & Co. New York (name worn), gilt knuckle guard, black bakelite handle, housed in a rusted scabbard, overall approx. 36.5"l, for shipping weight of both approx. 5.05lbs **Provenance: Collection of T'Odon Charles (Chuck) Leshikar, Jr., (Texas,1946-2020), Vietnam, U.S. Army Lt. ,“Delta Raiders,” D Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, later Echo Company commander, Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart. More information including the Silver Star citation see: https://toddshistory.com/?cat=12
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