An inscribed U.S. Marine Corps non-commissioned officer's sword
dated 1973
Slightly curved 27 3/4 inch blade with 18 inch etched panel, the ricasso marked Newtel Inc./Miami/Soldingen/Germany and Stainless; Blade and scabbard throat inscribed SSgt. Leonido P. Cabal, Jr. USMC,, the blade also marked 1 February 1973, the scabbard with his service number; gilt brass hilt of 1850 type; leather-covered grip missing wire wrap; black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts.
Condition: Excellent. Scabbard with a few light marks and one dent to drag mount.