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MANUAL
OF THE SWORD OR SABRE, FOR OFFICERS.
POSITION
OF THE SWORD OR SABRE, UNDER ARMS.
The
carry. The gripe is in the right hand, which will be supported
against the right hip, the back of the blade against the shoulder.
TO
SALUTE WITH THE SWORD OR SABRE.
Three
times (or pauses).
One.
At the distance of six paces from the person to be saluted, raise
the sword or sabre perpendicularly, the point up, the fiat of the
blade opposite to the right eye, the guard at the height of the
shoulder, the elbow supported on the body.
Two.
Drop the point of the sword or sabre by extending the arm, so
that the right hand may be brought to the side of the right thigh,
and remain in that position until the person to whom the salute is
rendered shall be passed, or shall have passed, six paces.
Three.
Raise the sword or sabre smartly, and place the back of the
blade against the right shoulder.
COLOR-SALUTE.
In
the ranks, the color-bearer, whether at a halt or in march, will
always carry the heel of the color lance supported at the right hip,
the right hand generally placed on the lance at the height of the
shoulder, to hold it steady. When the color has to render honors,
the color-bearer will salute as follows:
At
the distance of six paces slip the right hand along the lance to the
height of the eye; lower the lance by straightening the arm to its
full extent, the heel of the lance remaining at the hip, and bring
back the lance to the habitual position when the person saluted
shall be passed, or shall have passed, six paces.
MANUAL
FOR RELIEVING SENTINELS.
Arms-PORT.
One
time and one motion.
Throw the
piece diagonally across the body, the lock to the front, seize it
smartly at the same instant with both hands, the right at the
handle, the left at the lower band, the two thumbs pointing towards
the muzzle, the barrel sloping upwards and crossing opposite the
point of the left shoulder, the butt proportionally lowered. The
palm of the right hand will be above, and that of the left under,
the piece, the nails of both hands next to the body, to which the
elbows will be closed.
Shoulder-ARMs.
One
time and two motions.
(First
motion.) Bring the piece smartly to the right Shoulder, placing the
right hand as in the position of shoulder arms, slip the left hand
to the height of the shoulder, the fingers extended.
(Second
motion.) Drop the left hand smartly by the side. Being on parade and
at order arms, if it be wished to give the men rest, the command
will be:
Parade-REST.
At the command rest,
turn the piece on the heel of the butt, the barrel to the left, the
muzzle in front of the centre of the body; seize it at the same time
with the left hand just above, and with the right at the upper band;
carry the right foot six inches to the rear, the left knee slightly
bent.
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