Marine corps officer sword manual

All sword blades need to be lightly oiled regularly to prevent rusting. Frequency , minimum twice a year , depends on humidity and whether stored in scabbard. There seems to be a lot of confusion about certification, so we are often asked about the certification our Marine Swords have received from US Marine Corps Systems Command. While all branches publish specifications for their swords, the Marine Corps is the only service branch that has a program to independently inspect swords and to certify that each retail vendor meets the specifications.

Once a vendor is certified, MCSC will issue the vendor a certification letter with an expiration date. DLA Troop Support issues many of the large-scale government contracts for all branches of services.

During this process, DLA Troop Support self-inspects the items to make sure these items meet the published specifications. We in no way want to malign DLA Troop Support, but we have found that the mass government-purchase contracts for items have a bit lower interpretation of the standard than that demanded by retail customers who individually purchase the same items.

DLA Troop Support's focus is ensuring serviceability to achieve the mission. For optionally purchased retail items, MCSC adds a level of excellence of quality and appearance to the serviceability requirement.

These popular military swords also include a gray flannel storage bag. They also have the standard placement box for personalization. The stainless steel blade has an unsharpened edge which makes them ideal for drills, ceremonies, military retirement presentations and display. These swords are built to the highest military specifications and include the certification number etched on the spine of the blade near the hilt.

They are hand polished and have a carbon steel tube scabbard that is covered with black leather. The scabbard has 24kt gold plated brass mountings. These military swords feature hand polished brass fittings that are plated in real 24kt gold. They have a plastic grip that is covered in real leather with twisted brass wire.

These sabers include a protective cloth storage bag. You can use the one-sword stand to display your sword in the scabbard but you will need to oil the blade more frequently to prevent rust. All sword blades need to be lightly oiled regularly to prevent rusting.