Missing some paint on back
The same is true for the paratrooper chinstrap harness
and has been fitted with a flint and lead pad to complete the look
The Navy pilot grew up in Coronado
Vents are in good condition with working slide closures on the right side
Original U.S. Vietnam War Marine Corps KIA Officer's Mameluke Sword with Knot - Alfred Bayard Russ, KIA January 13, 1968 GWOT Missing some paint on backOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an exceptional identified Vietnam War U. S. Marine Corps Mameluke officers sword belonging to First Lieutenant Alfred Bayard Russ, an infantry officer with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, who was killed in action in Quang Tri Province on January 13th, 1968. His name, Alfred B. Russ, is etched directly into the blade. The sword retains its ivoroid grip scales, officers sword knot,