Original U.S. Vietnam War 1st Infantry Division Bronze Star Ephemera Grouping - Buddy E. Blair Iraq He was an all-around sportsman

He was an all-around sportsman

5"Blade Style: Single Edged Curved Saber with double FullersOverall length: 40“Basket dimensions: 5" width x 5” lengthScabbard length: 36 1/2” The Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber (also known as the M1862 as this was when the first 800 were issued) was used by US cavalry from the American Civil War until the end of the Indian wars

The steel shell is mounted on a brass base

the blue ring is the diameter of the white sun divided by 15

Original U.S. Vietnam War 1st Infantry Division Bronze Star Ephemera Grouping - Buddy E. Blair Iraq He was an all-around sportsmanOriginal Group. One of a Kind. This is the extensive group of Buddy Eugene Blair, a Sergeant & Squad Leader in the 1st Infantry Division who showed valor & gallantry in action. Blair was awarded the Army Commendation Medal & the Bronze Star Medal for his work in Vietnam, but his life was tragically cut short on May 12th, 1970, when after returning home from Vietnam, he died in a car accident at the age of 21. The group includes a great number of color