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I'm not sure if this is a m1902 us sword with a broken hilt or something else, on account of the engraving...didn't want to send it to miscellaneous edged weapons, since I think it's American...please move to right forum if I'm wrong here...any ideas what it is?

Oops forgot this helmet that's with it...I think is signal corps, but is it Korean era?

Larger pictures of the sword will get you better answers.

hi mike
yes its a united states army model 1902 sword first one i ever saw with a lion head i believe the lion head was added to the sword it really looks good wonder how it was attached to the handle the lion head i think is from a german sword dave is right bigger pictures especially who made the blade is it an american maker or exported blade early ones were german blades also pictures of the etching would be nice the helmet is either a ww2 liner or like you said korean war era still great stuff mike youron a buying frenzy save some money for max show we all need cash god bless mike andy militarynut

Thanks guys....well! I didn't buy them yet...haven't decided anyway....that's why the forums are so great, expert opinions like yours! Thanks Dave, Andy. Any other opinions? (Right now I'm leaning toward a footlocker just to store some things lol!)

This sword is made up of some M1902 US Army Officer Saber parts. It is not a military sword however and the outside branch of the guard is broken off so it has major damage. These were made up as fraternal organization swords with this lion head pommel and backstrap.

I hope this is helpful.

That is helpful, thanks orpo!

You know I think the sword might be Italian or Belgian actually, same era as the US 1902, but the scabbard is much fancier than ours.