Discover the Mameluke Sword's history from the 1805 Derna assault. Uncover its Marine Corps tradition and the true origin of the Marine Officer's.. Certified by the US Marine Corps Systems Command and manufactured by Weyersburg, Kirschbaum and Company, the Marine Corps Officer Sword we sell is of the highest-quality. Modeled after the traditional Mameluke sword, this ceremonial sword is earned by USMC Officers upon completion of TBS. Price includes cost of engraving in Old English 2.75 font.
Mameluke sword Because of O'Bannon's distinguished record during the Derna campaign, Marine Corps Commandant Archibald Henderson in 1825 adopted the Mameluke sword for wear by all Marine Corps commissioned officers.. The Hymn and Sword In 1825, Marine Corps Commandant Archibald Henderson adopted the Mameluke sword awarded to O'Bannon to be carried by Marine officers in what became a tradition that has carried on through to modern times.