Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Saber Order – Fall 2019 • Cadets can purchase sabers by visiting Marlow White to place orders online. Orders must be received by December 20, 2019 • Saber manufacturing may take up to 90 days. Not placing the order by December 20th risks the possibility of not having a saber for the March 27th Ring Dance • The factory will send the finished sabers to Marlow White. We will inspect each saber, add the appropriate accessories, and ship the items to the cadet addresses entered during the ordering process • Points of Contact: Hannah ([email protected] and Alan ([email protected]) are the Marlow White points of contact for all saber questions and orders. They can be reached at 800-255-6136 Order Process • All sabers and swords are hand-crafted by WKC in Solingen, Germany. WKC is the oldest and most experienced ceremonial sword manufacturer in the world • Available US ceremonial saber styles: Army, Army Premium, Navy, Navy Premium, and Air Force. All styles include the custom Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets blade etch • The VTCC custom blade design was developed specifically for the Corps of Cadets and includes images of iconic buildings and symbolic statues found throughout the Virginia Tech campus. The etch also includes the following personalized information: – Cadet name – Graduation year – Company Saber Overview • Blade: Nickel-plated high-carbon steel • Scabbard: Nickel-plated steel tube • Blade lengths: 28”, 29”, 30”, 31”, 32”, 33”, and 34” • Price: $450.00 plus tax Optional Accessories Saber Guard Saber Chain Padded Case • Connects the saber chain to the • Connects the scabbard to the guard • Intercept lining protects against belt and belt corrosion and rust • Price: $10.00 plus tax • Price: $27.50 plus tax • Price: $32.50 plus tax US Army Officer Saber • Blade: Nickel-plated high-carbon steel • Scabbard: Nickel-plated steel tube • Blade lengths: 30” and 32” • Design based off the historical Model 1850 Army Staff & Field Officer’s Sword • Designed specifically for Marlow White customers – not recommended for use in group formations • Price: $735.00 plus tax Optional Accessories Saber Guard Saber Chain Padded Case • Connects the saber chain to the • Connects the scabbard to the guard • Intercept lining protects against belt and belt corrosion and rust • Price: $10.00 plus tax • Price: $27.50 plus tax • Price: $32.50 plus tax US Army Officer Premium Saber • Blade: Stainless steel • Scabbard: Leather-wrapped with 24-carat gold plated fittings • Blade lengths: 26”, 27”, 28”, 29”, 30”, 31”, 32”, 33”, and 34” • Price: $495.00 plus tax Optional Accessories Sword Knot Sword Belt Padded Case • Ceremonial knot worn with • Includes USN ceremonial buckle • Intercept lining protects against sword • Price: $44.00 plus tax corrosion and rust • Included with the sword • Price: $32.50 plus tax US Navy Officer Sword • Blade: Stainless steel • Scabbard: Leather-wrapped with 24-carat gold plated fittings • Blade lengths: 26”, 27”, 28”, 29”, 30”, 31”, 32”, 33”, and 34” • Price: $750.00 plus tax Compare the two Navy sword styles here Optional Accessories Sword Knot Sword Belt Padded Case • Ceremonial knot worn with • Includes USN ceremonial buckle • Intercept lining protects against sword • Price: $44.00 plus tax corrosion and rust • Included with the sword • Price: $32.50 plus tax US Navy Premium Officer Sword • Blade: Stainless steel • Scabbard: Nickel-plated steel tube • Blade lengths: 28”, 30”, 32”, and 34” • Price: $450.00 plus tax Optional Accessories Sword Guard Padded Case • Connects the scabbard to the • Intercept lining protects against belt corrosion and rust • Price: $11.50 plus tax • Price: $32.50 plus tax US Air Force Sword.