Attachment I Product Description.pdf

USCG Officer Sword Product Description Attachment 1

ATTACHMENT 1: CLASSIFICATION and FEATURES for SWORDS and

SCABBARDS

A.1. SCOPE

A.I .2 Classification. - The sword blade shall be of one type and of the following classes and lengths:

Class 1- High carbon tool steel

Class 2- Stainless

Length (inches) - 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33

A.2. FEATURES:

A.2.1 Material.

A.2.1.1 Sword.

A.2.1.1.1 Pommel, grip socket and quard. - The pommel, grip socket and guard shall be die struck or cast bronze, evenly plated with 24k gold. All smooth surfaces shall be polished to a bright finish. The pommel, grip socket and guard shall be free from blowholes, cracks, fractures and other irregularities in the metal.

A.2.1.1.1.1 Pommel. - The pommel shall be elliptical in shape, 1-7/16(± 3/16) inches along the major axis and 1-1/16 (± 1/8) inches along the minor axis. There shall be a clearly defined eagle facing dexter in the center of the pommel encircled by thirteen stars (see figure 1).

A.2.l .l.I.2 Grip socket. - The grip socket shall be1-11/16 (± 3/16) inch overall front length, and 15/16 (± 1/8) of an inch overall back length. There shall be a 5/16 inch wide leaf pattern along the outer rim (see figure 1).

A.2.1.1.1.3 Guard. - The guard shall be U - shaped with a wide flared front end. The front end shall have a section of grille work with the letters USCG.

A.2.1.1.2 Grip - The grip shall be made of, bleached sharkskin or white pebble finish, molded thermo-setting plastic. There shall be a continuous gold coated wire, or a "combination" of three continuous gold coated wires wound spirally on the surface of the grip forming 13 (± 1) evenly spaced bands. A wooden form properly turned, may be used as the base of the grip.

A.2.1.1.3 Blade. - The blade shall be drop forged, machine ground, or milled and finished without blowholes, pocket marks, or other irregularities in the metal. The blade dimensions shall be as specified.

A.2.1.1.3.1 Class 1 - High carbon tool steel. - The blade shall be high carbon tool steel with a minimum carbon content of 0.70 percent when tested as specified in 4.3. The blade shall be hardened full hard and then tempered to show a Rockwell "C" scale hardness test of 48 to 53. A chromium plating shall be applied over an intermediate coating of nickel, or nickel on copper plate. The intermediate plating shall be 0.002 inch thick and may be eitber nickel or nickel on copper plate. If the latter, is used, the minimum final thickness of nickel shall be 0.001 inch. The chromium plate shall have a minimum thickness of 0.00002 inch. The chromium plating shall be polished to a bright, smooth finish free from frosty or milky areas, indications of burning, pits and nodules. The chromium deposit must be adherent, homogenous, of uniform appearance, free from laminations, blisters, pinholes, and other defects.

A.2.1.1.3.2 Class 2 - Stainless Steel. - The stainless steel blade shall be made with a minimum of 12 percent chromium and shall be polished to a bright finish. No additional coatings are required.

A.2.1.1.3.3 Blade pattern. - The sword blade shall be properly etched on all surfaces except the cutting edge with the pattem shown in figure 2 using the letters USCG. A maritime 6 pointed star etched a quarter inch above the hilt on the right side of the sword.

A.2.1.1.4 Hilt Guard. - The hilt guard shall be half basket of white felt, plain black leather or synthetic material presenting the same appearance approximately 1-1/4 inches long by 3/4 inch wide by 1/8 inch thick and shall be slotted to fit around the blade with half basket.

A.2.1.2 Scabbard. - The scabbard shall be made of sheet metal 0.040 to 0.065 inch thick, rolled, formed and welded or seamless steel tubing 0.040 to 0.065 inch thick(subject to change to fiberglass or polyurethane tubes). The scabbards shall be constructed in lengths and inside dimensions as necessary to provide a proper fit for the sword. There shall be two pieces of balsa wood or sulphur free fiberboard inside the scabbard extending along the sides from the hilt to within 3 (± 1/2) inches of the toe of the scabbard. The scabbard shall be covered with black calfskin or morocco leather measuring 2-1/2 ounces in thickness. The leather shall be full grain and smooth finished, and shall show a minimum of 'fair fastness to crocking'. The use of polyurethane is acceptable. A minimum thickness of 0.8 the leather is acceptable.

A.2.1.2.1 Bands, mounts. and rings. - The scabbards shall have three bands, two figure-of eight mounts, and two rings (see figure 1). The bands, mounts, and rings shall be forrned of cast bronze or the bands and mounts may be formed in one piece by starnping and then evenly plating with 24k gold. Cast mounts shall be firmly brazed to the bands.

A.2.1.2.1.1 Top band. - The top band shall have a lip at the hilt, a figure of eight knot mount and a free turning ring attached to the shoulder of the mount. The shoulder platform shall be 1-1/4 (± 1/8) inch from the shoe end of the mount. An engraved pattern shall extend around the shoe end of the band. The band shall be held in position by one or two screws, one on the ring side; and the other opposite the ring side. If one screw is used, the one opposite the ring side maybe omitted. The screw(s) shall be placed on or adjacent to the engraved pattern.

A.2.1.2.1.2 Middle band. - The middle band shall have a figure -of-eight knot mount and a free turning ring. The mount shall be centered on the band. An engraved pattern shall encircle each end of the band. One or two screws, on the ring side and opposite to the ring side, shall be positioned on or adjacent to the bottom engraved pattern. If one screw is used the one opposite the ring side may be omitted.

A.2.1.2.1.3 Shoe mount. - The Shoe mount shall have an engraved pattern at the open end of the mount. A dolphin, curved around the bottom end shall be firmly brazed to the band or the entire shoe mount shall be completely stamped as a single unit.

The band shall be maintained securely in place with one or two screws on or adjacent to the top pattern. If one screw is used, the one opposite the ring side may be omitted.

A.2.1.3 Sword Case. - Each sword and scabbard shall be provided with a cotton flannelette case to fit the assembled sword and scabbard.

A.2.1.3.1 Cloth, cotton, flannelette. - The finished cotton flannelette shall be vat dyed gray, silver or dark blue. The cloth shall be constructed with a plain weave, and shall have a thread count of approximately 44 ends and 36 picks per inch. The fabric shall weigh approximately 4.0 ounces per square yard and shall be evenly napped on one side.

A.2.1.3.2 Design and Construction. - The case shall be of one to two piece construction conforming to the configuration and dimensions shown in figure 3. The napped side of the cloth shall finish on the inside. All raw edges of the material shall finish on the inside.