Custody and Control
Swords used at USMA have copyrights and trademarks. They are controlled by the Directorate of Logistics, Cadet Services Division, Supply Branch and Service and Issue Center which now manages the maintenance of the swords, and their issue to qualified cadet officers.
The Cadet Store manages the sale of swords to cadets, alumni members and other authorized Cadet Store patrons.
Damaged and defective examples may be repaired or broken down and the components re-used.
Swords were ordered from the Springfield Armoury until 1920, after which they were subject to competitive procurement.
Read more about this topic: West Point Cadets' Sword
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