Vanguard CAP Sword (pictures)

[Nathan]

CAP has a huge issue when a pilot bangs his wing into a hangar.  Can you imagine what would happen the very first time a finger goes missing because someones sword was being waved around.

I was under the impression that the swords did not have sharp blades. And if they did, it's not particularly difficult to dull them.

As for the point, you may as well bar cadets from holding pencils... They have a much higher chance of landing on the point of a 5 inch pencil than a several foot long sword by accidently tripping...

[O-Rex]

It's even more silly that they'd offer an officer sword for a NONCOMBAT organization.

Yeah, I agree.

I wonder why USPHS wears them?

[SAR-EMT1]

Why do Doctors do anything? -- Because they can.

[N Harmon]

I bet, after this thread, the sales of the CAP Sword will increase ten-fold.  Lots of people make fun overtly, but inside, they're looking at their check book to see if they can afford it.

The first time I see a CAP Officer carrying around a CAP sword, I'll turn in my 2A for retirement.

Off Topic: Are you even old enough for CAP retirement?

[jimmydeanno]

I wonder why USPHS wears them?

Emergency surgery?

[Major Lord]

I have an Air Force Officer's sword. We use it primarily for cutting the cakes at promotion ceremonies, banquets, etc. No one has lost an eye yet....

Major Lord

[mikeylikey]

I have an Air Force Officer's sword. We use it primarily for cutting the cakes at promotion ceremonies, banquets, etc. No one has lost an eye yet....

Major Lord

and?  You are not a 12 year old kid.......................

[Major Lord]

I have an Air Force Officer's sword. We use it primarily for cutting the cakes at promotion ceremonies, banquets, etc. No one has lost an eye yet....

Major Lord

and?  You are not a 12 year old kid.......................

I don't quite see your point. (no cutting-edge pun intended) I thought this thread was about CAP swords, not whether we should be arming 12 year olds.

I still remember with great glee two Ventura Military Academy Cadets drawing down their sabers at me and saluting like they were on the parade ground at West Point. In this case it was Ft. Hunter Ligett in the heat of summer, and I have to say two little badgers rendering sword courtesies  with blades 2/3 their own height was very keen! ( pun intended)

Major Lord

[jeff80mcmillan]

I have an Air Force Officer's sword. We use it primarily for cutting the cakes at promotion ceremonies, banquets, etc. No one has lost an eye yet....

Major Lord

hey do you have any pics of that sword. I like to see them
Why do you use it to cut cakes, do some sword practicing

Edit:
Opps .. I saw later that this is real old and I am sorry about that. messed up in first post

[The CyBorg is destroyed]

I can hear the thunderous "NO!" from our Safety Officer once he finds out about this.

It looks sharp (ouch) but I haven't that kind of disposable income for Come And Pay needs as it is.

USPHS is not a combat service, but they, along with the Navy (in certain situations) provide medical care for the Coast Guard (which is a combat service), so I can see where they could be tasked under combat conditions.

I guess I'll have to stick with my official, George Lucas-sanctioned replica lightsabre. 

[RogueLeader]

I can hear the thunderous "NO!" from our Safety Officer once he finds out about this.

It looks sharp (ouch) but I haven't that kind of disposable income for Come And Pay needs as it is.

USPHS is not a combat service, but they, along with the Navy (in certain situations) provide medical care for the Coast Guard (which is a combat service), so I can see where they could be tasked under combat conditions.

I guess I'll have to stick with my official, George Lucas-sanctioned replica lightsabre.

It's Lightsaber, not lightsabre.  grrr

There was a pic up at the start of the thread. . .  IDK if its still there.

[Stonewall]

[Major Carrales]

What was the purpose of this sword?  Decorative?  Knighting Wing Commanders?  I heard, saw and read discussion, but what was it intended to be?

[Gunner C]

What was the purpose of this sword?  Decorative?  Knighting Wing Commanders?  I heard, saw and read discussion, but what was it intended to be?

Only to separate someone from their cash.  I saw it in person at the national board a couple of years ago.  Horrible artwork, no reason for it.

[MikeD]

[We could all be CAP (Civil Air Pirates) 

Arrrrrrr, Matey!  Avast, there, and swag out the bilge!  Hard a-starboard!  Bring the guns to bear! 

......sorry, I went away there for a moment, but I'm back now.

What the heck did I just say, anyway?

Jack

But isn't "Civil Air Pirates" a great idea for a T-shirt or an unauthorized flight suit patch?

OK, I need one of those.  Maybe another to hang on the wall-o-patches I have at work.  Did anyone design this yet?

[Dracosbane]

Just of the cuff...

[MikeD]

Just of the cuff...

Nice job!  I can't think of any bit changes, but I'd like to see it with a white or blue background to see how it'd look. 

[Major Lord]

You know, I think there is a good argument for CAP's claim to piracy..We did prey on enemy shipping without any lawful authority to do so.....I am pretty sure the Germans or Japanese would have made us walk the plank or beheaded us as brigands if they were able to lay hands on us....Scurvy dogs!

Major Lord

[a2capt]

Pre-emptive preying...  ;-) All justified when it was those pesky little yellow and blue airplanes that drove them off ..

.. cause them to fall on their swords and leave.

[Dracosbane]

Blue.  White really wouldn't work well.  The blue's ok with it being a darker color.