Which NCO sword to buy?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:14:51 -0400

My troop is getting promoted to Sergeant and I want to buy him the Model 1840 or “Non-Commissoned Officers Sword.” There are a lot of nice websites out there that offer the leather or steel scabbard. Which scabbard is most traditional?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2020 11:35 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:35:07 -0400

Found my answer!! They were originally equipped with a leather scabbard!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2020 11:37 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:37:02 -0400

Hmmmm more changes though... So for tradition it’s leather but “modern” use would be steel.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2020 11:48 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:48:29 -0400

Marlow and White has them. It looks like you missed the recent fire sale they had going on.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 27 at 2020 12:42 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:42:47 -0400

Just make sure you get the right one. There are a LOT of "ghetto knock offs" on the internet. The one in the picture is the correct, NATICK approved model 1840 NCO sword.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2020 4:01 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:01:06 -0400

Whenever there is a question about swords, sabers, or dress uniforms...always go to marlowwhite.com

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made Oct 28 at 2020 1:15 AM

MSG John Duchesneau — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 01:15:29 -0400

The leather scabbard is the most traditional. You can get a good one made in India for around $100 to $150 or a great one through Marlow White made in Germany which costs about $400. If you are a purist you might find one in good shape that is of American Civil War vintage for about $500.