WWI M1902 Sabre

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  • Darkemp

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    Picked this up today, a very unique piece indeed...

    M1902 Officer's Sabre made by Carl Eickhorn of Germany with a date of 8/1913.

    This sabre was carried by Major H.L. Opie of the 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division of the American Expeditionary Forces in France in WWI.

    Major, later Brigadeer General Hierome L. Opie who I had never heard of until today was involved in some intriguing circumstances regarding his service...

    http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=F10A10F83B541B7A93C7A9178AD85F468285F9

    http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=F60911F73F551A738DDDA80994D9405B828EF1D3

    http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=F50911F73F551A738DDDA80994D9405B828EF1D3

    http://www.staunton-va.com/116th/BGOpieH.html

    http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=13945

    A very unique piece of history! :)
     

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