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At first glance, the Marine NCO sword in use from 1875 until 1934 was no different than the 1850 officers' model. Only the fishskin covering on the grip had been replaced by black leather and the letters "U.S.M.C." etched on the reverse side of the blade instead of "U.S.", which had appeared on the officers' arm. In 1934, revised regulations called for a slightly more slender blade which eliminated the narrow fuller. A new and decorative etching was inscribed, "United States Marines." Otherwise, it remained identical to the Civil War officers' model, albeit a lighter, somewhat less serviceable version.
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