Which statement about the Mameluke Sword's history is true?

Which statement about the Mameluke Sword's history is true?

• A. Gold hilt and leather handle
• B. First awarded to 1stLt Presley O'Bannon in 1805 by Prince Hamet Bey after the capture of Fort Derna, Tripoli
• C. Worn only by field officers
• D. Used only for training

Answer: (D)

The main point is the origin and ceremonial role of the Mameluke Sword in the Marine Corps. This weapon entered Marine history when Prince Hamet Bey presented it to Marine Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon after the Derna campaign in 1805, a moment that established the sword as a symbol of Marine leadership and heritage. Since then it has been kept as the official ceremonial sword for Marine officers, worn with the dress uniform during formal occasions, not used as a training weapon. The other statements don’t fit: the hilt and grip aren’t characteristically gold with a leather handle, the blade isn’t restricted to field officers, and it isn’t reserved for training purposes.

The main point is the origin and ceremonial role of the Mameluke Sword in the Marine Corps. This weapon entered Marine history when Prince Hamet Bey presented it to Marine Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon after the Derna campaign in 1805, a moment that established the sword as a symbol of Marine leadership and heritage. Since then it has been kept as the official ceremonial sword for Marine officers, worn with the dress uniform during formal occasions, not used as a training weapon. The other statements don’t fit: the hilt and grip aren’t characteristically gold with a leather handle, the blade isn’t restricted to field officers, and it isn’t reserved for training purposes.