US Model 1902 Officers Saber-Believe it or not, this sword was dug out of the rubble of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. At 5:12 in the morning, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit northern California, on April 18, 1906. The earthquake and fire that followed almost decimated San Francisco. This sword somehow survived and was removed from the rubble. This has a nickel-plated brass “D” guard hilt with a distinctive four-branch guard designed to shield the hand. The wooden handle is grooved with four finger holds. The wood shows light wear and is in very good condition. Somone has re-attached the guard to the top of the sword (where the pommel should be). A screw and nut have been added to hold the guard in place. The brass scabbard has lost all of its original finish and does show several dents. Actually, I have to say, it looks pretty good for having survived an earthquake! The double engraved blade is good, though it does show some discoloration and some pitting. The engraving is nice and clear. The blade measures 32 inches (81.28cm) in length, with the sword measuring 38 inches (96.52cm) in total. The blade is marked for the retailer "J.M. Litchfield & Co." under the crossguard. This is most likely German made and marked for the retailer only, not the maker. The felt buffer is in place under the crossguard. This is an early sword with an interesting history.
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