Appropriate Sword Knot for Repro USN 1917 Saber

[RIBob]

Title says it all. Were these even issued with sword knots? Saber and leather scabbard are correct black color.

So far, all I see that are "suitable" are some Brit Army leather sword knots in either brown or black leather.

Bullion type sword knot would be inappropriate, I think. Wall hanger use.

ETA: I did spot this "plausible" unit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V2WTCQ...3HFHGTWN&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[horseclover]

I have never seen one employed in pictures. If any, I would think white buff would look the best.

Here is a 1906 cavalry with an infantry knot (m1902)

My AMES 1906

I know these are not that big of deal but I love this saber. I like the feel of it I like the looks of it and when I found this one I liked the patina of scabbard and of the iron hilt. I don't know if it would have been correct but I stuck the 1903 knot on it.

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and a Dutch klewang knot circa 1911

That's available for reenactment,


Period (sold items)

Dutch KNIL M-1898/1911 Klewang Cutlass

An original rare unmodified Dutch Hembrug KNIL M-1898/1911 Klewang Cutlass, Scabbard and Sword Knot Strap in good condition.

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Original Rare Dutch KNIL M-1898/1911 Klewang Cutlass by Hembrug Arsenal - Complete with Scabbard, Frog, & Scarce Leather Knot

Original Item: Only One Available. This is an outstanding example of an original Dutch 'Klewang' (Sword) M-1898/1911. Simply put, this is the absolute best example we have ever come across, and is complete with original Scabbard, Frog, AND Knot! Originally made for use by the Dutch KNIL Forces...

www.ima-usa.com

Cheers
GC

 

[RIBob]

I have never seen one employed in pictures. If any, I would think white buff would look the best.

Here is a 1906 cavalry with an infantry knot (m1902)

My AMES 1906

I know these are not that big of deal but I love this saber. I like the feel of it I like the looks of it and when I found this one I liked the patina of scabbard and of the iron hilt. I don't know if it would have been correct but I stuck the 1903 knot on it.

www.usmilitariaforum.com

and a Dutch klewang knot circa 1911

That's available for reenactment,


Period (sold items)

Dutch KNIL M-1898/1911 Klewang Cutlass

An original rare unmodified Dutch Hembrug KNIL M-1898/1911 Klewang Cutlass, Scabbard and Sword Knot Strap in good condition.

www.antique-swords.com

Original Rare Dutch KNIL M-1898/1911 Klewang Cutlass by Hembrug Arsenal - Complete with Scabbard, Frog, & Scarce Leather Knot

Original Item: Only One Available. This is an outstanding example of an original Dutch 'Klewang' (Sword) M-1898/1911. Simply put, this is the absolute best example we have ever come across, and is complete with original Scabbard, Frog, AND Knot! Originally made for use by the Dutch KNIL Forces...

www.ima-usa.com

Cheers
GC

Found a brown repro Klewang sword knot for sale, we'll see what else turns up. Certainly plausible, and thanks!

 

[horseclover]

How about a copper plated 1917?

 

[zzyzzogeton]

Obviously ceremonial. Shiny copper in the field would be a no go. Really looks good though. Do you know which unit was using it?

 

[horseclover]

Obviously ceremonial. Shiny copper in the field would be a no go. Really looks good though. Do you know which unit was using it?

For parade. The notes are long gone. I had posted more of that picture set at vikingsword

Dutch klewang vs. US Naval Cutlass? - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

Dutch klewang vs. US Naval Cutlass? European Armoury

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SFI is where it surfaced and at one point, one of the Forged In Fire people had contacted me for the images and I had to defer to the owner of the cutlass.

More recent discussion about the klewang model is posted to the USM forum

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You'll see a fair number of 1916 Patton swords plated for garrison officers and the China USMC, just prior to WWII.

Cheers
GC