Original British American Revolutionary War Officer’s Small Sword with Faceted Pommel - Circa 1770 Scottish Militaria the Mark I Trench Knife

the Mark I Trench Knife was the only knife issued to Marines

American forces advanced on San Juan Hill the same day

The character on the static cord clip reads “Open”

In wonderful condition having been released from long term Military Storage in 1978

one headquarters and service platoon

Original British American Revolutionary War Officer’s Small Sword with Faceted Pommel - Circa 1770 Scottish Militaria the Mark I Trench KnifeOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an outstanding and service worn example of a British officers small sword with a lovely faceted pommel. The faceting of the pommel in this style was done around the 1770s, making this a fantastic American Revolutionary War issue piece. During the Revolutionary War, British officers and some enlisted men carried small swords, which were lighter, thrusting swords used as a secondary weapon. These were distinct