Original U.S. Indian War Era Order of United American Mechanics Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword Named to Jacob Blakeney French Flags identifying this as an SS

identifying this as an SS

The introduction of tanks on the battlefield helped to break the stalemate and static lines that resulted from Trench Warfare

It still retains both Kraftfahr-Battalion shoulder straps

The first day of March found the regiment still advancing

and the tip has just the tiniest bend on the end

Original U.S. Indian War Era Order of United American Mechanics Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword Named to Jacob Blakeney French Flags identifying this as an SSOriginal Item: Only One Available: This original M1860 Staff and Field officers sword is one of many produced by various manufacturers from the Civil War to the turn of the century. This example was manufactured by Raymold & Whitlock of New York, which was only active from 1881 1898, giving a good timeframe for this example. The sword was presented to Jacob Blakeney of the OUAM, the Order of United American Mechanics, which led to a very interesting