Original U.S. Vietnam War Marine Corps KIA Officer's Mameluke Sword with Knot - Alfred Bayard Russ, KIA January 13, 1968 GWOT and he practically had to

and he practically had to be dragged to the Aid Station

Vents are in good condition with working slide closures on the right side

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Original U.S. Vietnam War Marine Corps KIA Officer's Mameluke Sword with Knot - Alfred Bayard Russ, KIA January 13, 1968 GWOT and he practically had toOriginal 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,