Original U.S. WWII KIA U.S. Marine Corps Officer's Mameluke Sword Named to Major Michael McGinnis Mahoney, 1st Marine Division, Guadalcanal Russian Army 651 of Meiji 3 (issued

651 of Meiji 3 (issued on 27 October 1870)

The grip has faded a nice light caramel orange

owned by a German soldier who fought during WWI for the Kingdom of Bavaria

or a classic are "fist-load weapons" used in hand-to-hand combat

Original U.S. WWII KIA U.S. Marine Corps Officer's Mameluke Sword Named to Major Michael McGinnis Mahoney, 1st Marine Division, Guadalcanal Russian Army 651 of Meiji 3 (issuedOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous example of a WWII Era Mameluke Marine officers sword named to Major Michael McGinnis Mahoney, who was Killed in Action as the result of a plane crash on 23 October 1942 near Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The sword features lovely ivoroid grip scales that are still in great condition, with minor cracking and some yellowing. The sword has developed a gorgeous patina over the years. The Mameluke