That would be the Mameluke sword, which tradition says was awarded to Lt.
Presley O'Bannon as a result of the action that brought "to the shores of
Tripoli" to the Marines' Hymn. The cake is cut with the sword and then a
piece is presented to the oldest Marine present and then the youngest.
Happy Veterans' Day and Remembrance Day to all my brothers and sisters in
arms.
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Regards,
Jesse Wilkins, CIP, CRM, IGP
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