Original U.S. WWI Army Model 1916 Infantry Saber Fencing Uniform - Mask - Vest - Gauntlets - Sabre Night Sights indicating the conversion to the

indicating the conversion to the “

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with roughly half a dozen known to exist

China) was built during World War II so that the Western Allies could supply the Chinese as an alternative to the Burma Road (which had been cut by the Japanese in 1942)

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Original U.S. WWI Army Model 1916 Infantry Saber Fencing Uniform - Mask - Vest - Gauntlets - Sabre Night Sights indicating the conversion to theOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is an exceptionally rare 1916 practice and competition set designed for use with a wood version of the U. S. Model 1913 Cavalry Saber also known as the Patton Saber. Then Second Lieutenant George S. Patton designed the saber in 1913. This mask, vest, gauntlet and wood saber set are for the saber and the fighting techniques specific to its use. This mask measures 19" high by 9" wide. It covers the wearer's