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One of the oldest traditions in the Marine Corps is the Non Commissioned Officer's Sword. Next to the Marine Mameluke Hilted Sword worn by the Officers of the Corps, the Marine NCO Sword is the oldest active weapon still being used in today's arsenal of weapons.
After the Barbary Pirates War, Marine officers started carrying the Mameluke Sword. In 1858, the Marine Corps discontinued the Mameluke Sword and adopted the 1858 Cavalry Sword. However, this was not a popular decision and during the Civil War officers reverted back to the Mameluke Sword. For centuries, the sword has been a symbol of leadership and authority. But it had always been an officer's weapon. When the commandant gave the Mameluke Sword back to the officers, he decided to present the 1858 Cavalry Sword (to become known as the NCO Sword) to Marine NCOs in recognition of the part they play in leading Marines in combat. Although the Mameluke Sword in the oldest weapon in the U.S. arsenal, the NCO Sword is the oldest weapon in continuous use since the Mameluke Sword was out of use for a few years during the beginning of the Civil War. The Marine Corps remains the only US service that has presented their NCOs with this symbol of authority and leadership.
It cannot be inherited or ever be purchased. You and no one alive can buy it for any price. It is impossible to rent and it cannot be lent. You alone and our own have earned it with your sweat, blood, and lives. You own it forever. The Title...
THIS SWORD'S HONOR IS UNTARNISHED AS SHOULD YOUR PERSONAL HONOR SHOULD AND ALWAYS BE, THIS IS THE INSTRUMENT OF YOUR OFFICE, WIELD IT JUSTLY AND WISELY. GUARD IT AND CHOSE WITH IT ALL THE COURAGE YOU SWORE TO, AND PUT TO THE POINT OF THE BLADE THE ENEMIES OF YOUR COUNTRY WITH DUE HASTE...YOU HAVE EARNED THIS SWORD WITH YOUR BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS, NOW SHOW THE WORLD WHAT IT IS TO BE THE FEW, THE PROUD,THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS NCO.
The United States Marine Corps has no finer weapon in its arsenal. This is not a replica or reproduction but a GENUINE HANDMADE MARINE CORPS NCO SWORD made by the company that furnishes the MARINE COMMISSIONED AND NON COMMISSIONED to the exact specifications of the USMC
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