The Sword and Scabbard, cataloged under National Stock Number 8465-01-249-8373, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8465 (Individual Equipment) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8465-01-249-8373 |
| Item Name | Sword and Scabbard |
| FSC / FSG | 8465 / 84 — Individual Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Blade Thickness | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Blade Width | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Blade Length | 26.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Protective Guard | INCLUDED |
| Grip Length | 5.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Procurement Group Code | 02361 |
| Material | STEEL BLADE |
| Material | LEATHER AND STEEL GRIP |
| User Designator | US MARINE CORPS NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER |
| Blade Type | SINGLE EDGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-S-19206 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8465-01-249-8373 is a Sword and Scabbard, classified under FSC 8465, Individual Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8465-01-249-8373: Blade Thickness: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 33.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Blade Width: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Blade Length: 26.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.