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  1. 08-21-04, 10:42 PM #1
    Khesanh68
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    NCO Marine Corps Sword

    I just got a call from a friend who asked me if I know what the meaning of the Star Of David was on the Marine Corps NCO Sword was. Anyone here got an answer for me. I never noticed it before and don't have a sword to check it out.

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    I know they were talking about the sword before and the Star of David did come up........

    You can check out this thread........
    http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/sh...ne+Corps+Sword

    Ellie

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    Your question got me thinking - and I think I have the answer for you (after a whoooole lot of net time).

    The placement of the Star of David on the sword in is tribute to the Biblical King Solomon - who the Turks and Mamelukes referred to as "Suleyman" and believed that he had magical powers.

    Placing the symbol on their swords and sabers was in reference to him - according to the Metropolian Museum of Art.

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