Swords of Mameluke [1775.]

The History of the Mameluke Sword of the United States Marine Corps: Dating back to the Uniform Regulations of 1826, Marine Corps officers have worn the
Mameluke sword in commemoration of 1stLt Presley O’Bannon’s assault on Derna, Tripoli.
The distinctive sword traditionally awarded to officers of the U.S. Marine Corps represents one of the most historic events in the early history of this distinguished branch of our Armed Forces and is based on a form of Turkish saber associated with that event. The Marine sword has become known as a Mameluke sword. The magnificent and colorful Mamluk warriors they encountered during these campaigns made a monumental impression on them, especially the beautiful, yet deadly sabers they used with devastating effect.


It is important to understand that while the Mamluks were warriors, they were essentially the military ruling class of EVE Online.