vertical, edge to the left. At the same time unhook and lower the scabbard with the left hand and grasp it at the Second position of return saber, dismounted, with officers' saber upper hand. At the command Saber, drop the point to the rear and pass the blade across and along the left arm. Turn the head slightly to the left, fixing the eyes on the opening of the scabbard, raise the right hand, insert and return the blade. Free the wrist from the saber knot, turn the head to the front and drop the right hand by the side. Position of saber at double time, with officers' saber Hook up the scabbard with the left hand and drop the left hand by the side. b. Mounted.--The movement is executed in the same manner as to return saber dismounted, except the left hand is not used. |