Category:Swords of the United States Navy

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  • English: Description of the Navy officer's sword: "The sword shall have a cut and thrust blade, from 22 inches to 36 inches long, half basket hilt, and fit in a scabbard of plain black grain leather or synthetic material presenting the leather appearance. Sword, sword belt and sword knot are prescribable for all Navy commissioned officers on active duty (except chaplains) in the rank of Lieutenant Commander and above. The sword is optional for Lieutenants and below." (Description and Wear of Uniform Components Sword (Officers) Article 3501.84)
  • English: Description of the Navy CPO cutlass: "The cutlass has a 26-inch stainless steel blade with four engraved CPO anchors, (CPO, SCPO, MCPO and MCPON) on one side and the engraved initials “USN” on the other side. The hilt of the cutlass includes an anodized brass hand guard with black leather handle wrapped in gold wire. The pommel contains the design of the 1897 CPO cap insignia. a. The scabbard is black leather with anodized brass throat fitting and toe plate. b. The belt is black leather with an adjustable shoulder strap. c. The buckle is anodized brass with two interlocking fasteners. The CPO shall wear the interchangeable buckle insignia corresponding with his/her current pay grade (CPO, SCPO, MCPO AND MCPON). d. The frog is made of black leather and is custom made to fit the CPO cutlass scabbard." (Cutlass, CPO, Article 3501.20.1)

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