Original European 18th Century Sawback Hanger Short Sword with Maker Markings - circa 1740 Replica Non-Firing Guns The National Defense Act of

The National Defense Act of 1920 assigned the Air Service the status of "combatant arm of the line" of the United States Army with a major general in command

Saumarez received the Order of the Bath and the Freedom of the City of London

5-2 inches (38–51 mm) wide

medal ribbons and buttons bears a label in an inside pocket dated December 1st

Mississippi before moving on to Camp Maxey

Original European 18th Century Sawback Hanger Short Sword with Maker Markings - circa 1740 Replica Non-Firing Guns The National Defense Act ofOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a substantial Pioneer type short Sword or Hanger, with a massive Saw Back to the blade. It is marked on the ricasso with a large interlocked A. T. R. emblem together with an FDZ Maker's mark and M on the top rib of the blade directly in from of the hand guard. The Hilt is all of brass and fitted with a "Stirrup" hilt single hand guard. The brass pommel is marked : No. 132 and a heavy proof mark together with the