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The Model 1902 Army Officers' Saber is the current sword used by officers of the United States Army and United States Air Force. [1] [2] The official nomenclature for the current regulation U.S. Army saber is “saber for all officers, Model 1902”. It was adopted on July 17, 1902, by authority of General Order No. 81.
Despite its straight blade and lack of a knuckle guard, it is referred to by USMA staff and cadets as a "saber," likely because the commands for its manual of arms utilize that term as the command of execution (e.g. "Draw...sabers!") The Ames model 1850 seems to be the grandparent of this type of Academy sword.
The Model 1913 Cavalry Sword, commonly referred to as the Patton Saber, was a cavalry sword designed for the U.S. Army by Second Lieutenant (later General) George S. Patton Jr. in 1913. Patton suggested the revision from a curved cutting sword to a straight thrusting sword style of attack, following his extensive training in France.
The command "Hormat, Gerak!" is the command for personnel not carrying arms and is to execute a hand salute. For commands only to officers carrying swords ( sabres ), the command would be: " Hormat Pedang, Gerak! ", but when officers who parade with men carrying rifles in a ceremony, the " Hormat Senjata, Gerak! " command is used.
Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs - The Game is an upcoming video game developed by a German group called "Team Saber Rider", [3] under license from both World Events Productions and Studio Pierrot. The game was planned for multiple platforms, after a successful funding campaign on Kickstarter .
On the command, the saber team raises their sabers into a high arch, with tips nearly touching and the blades facing up and away from the bride and groom. As the newly married couple exits the building, the senior usher announces, "Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to present to you (American Rank or Canadian Rank) and Mr/s. (insert name ...
Drill commands are generally used with a group that is marching, most often in military foot drills or in a marching band. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Drill commands are usually heard in major events involving service personnel, reservists and veterans of a country's armed forces, and by extension, public security services and youth uniformed organizations.
Saber, slightly curved, single-edged with false edge, made from various carbon steels, modern versions made from stainless steel: Hilt type: Cast-brass hilt, leather-wrapped grip: Scabbard/sheath: Black leather scabbard, two brass mounts, frog stud