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MODEL 1903 ENLISTED MAN’S SABER KNOT – VERY GOOD
CONDITION – ARSENAL MARKED AND DATED: As
illustrated in the 1905 Cavalry Equipment manual, this
is a very good example of the Model 1903 Enlisted Man’s
Saber Knot.
The regulation pattern, this knot is in very good
condition, with an even dark brown color and is not oil
soaked. The leather is overall strong with no weak
points and showing only minimal signs of wear and aging.
The tassel section is full
form with all of the pieces of fringe intact and
flexible. The strap is full length and bears several
unit applied inventory stamps, as well as a mostly
legible Rock Island Arsenal stamp with the date – 1903 –
with the inspector’s initials. The fastening loop and
button are intact and present, as are both of the
slides.
These Model 1903 Sabre Knots were not particularly
robust in design nor were they made of heavy leather as
were some of the earlier pattern knots, so they’re
survival rate, especially in this condition, is
relatively low. Overall, this is a very nice specimen
and would enhance any of the Model 1905, 1906 or 1912
Enlisted Sabres. (0608) $200
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