The American Sword 1775-1945

- Hardcover
- Copyright 1954; 1996 Ninth Printing
- 347 pages
- Great research, light on photos, rich on details
- Book Size: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches

The second book I own from the Harold L. Peterson, this book – particularly the ninth printing, is an excellent overview of all the various types of swords worn by the uniform forces of the United States. The first 287 pages’ covers swords from 1775 to 1945, followed by a bonus 60 pages titled American Silver Mounted Swords 1700-1815.

The American Sword 1775-1945 by Harold Leslie Peterson is a comprehensive reference book for collectors and historians that describes and illustrates the different types of swords worn by U.S. armed forces, cadets, and diplomats from the American Revolution through World War II. This is the first book dedicated solely to this subject, featuring over 400 illustrations from rare documents.

Key Features:
• Subject matter: The book provides a detailed survey of swords used by the United States military, from the Revolutionary War to the end of World War II.
• Content: It classifies and describes the major types of swords worn by the U.S. armed forces, cadets, and diplomats during that time period.
• Illustrations: The book is enhanced with more than 400 illustrations taken from rare historical documents.
• Target audience: It is intended as an invaluable resource for collectors, curators, and historians.