Цитата Сообщение от Heinz Krause
Господа амеры,объясните немцу,что это за звезда Давида на парадном оружии?
Это традиционный церемониальный меч (почему-то флотский прямой, а не морпеховский мамелюкского типа).







Шестиконечная звезда на них, как утверждает usna.org, не связана с традиционной еврейской символикой, а является т.н. "клеймом мастера" в виде Звезды Дамаска.

STAR ON NCO SWORD

In reference to your question regarding what appears to be the star of David on the NCO sword:
I believe that is actually the star of Damascus. Damascus, Syria was renowned for its steel and swords (very secretive art to making this steel, the method & formula for which is still not fully known today). The craftsmen formed a guild (sort of a union) of sword makers and their symbol was this six-pointed star, which became known as the star of Damascus.
The use of this symbol was revived by Wilkerson sword makers (though they weren't making actual Damascus steel) to symbolize excellence (i.e.-it was a marketing ploy). Other sword makers quickly copied the symbol on their own swords.
The original swords made bore this symbol so now I suppose it's a tradition. Long live traditions.
Sgt. Richard Allen
USMC Reserve, Public Affairs, 1993 - 1998
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The answer to the Star of David on the NCO sword is that it is not the Star of David. It is the Star of Damascus the symbol of world renowned steel and sword craftsmen. These craftsmen used two triangles joined together as a sign of their sword making guild which became know as the Star of Damascus. This symbol means the sword was fashioned with Damascus steel and over 1,000 years of craftsmanship.
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