Which statement about the Mameluke Sword is accurate?

Which statement about the Mameluke Sword is accurate?

• A. First awarded to 1stLt Presley O'Bannon in 1805 by Prince Hamet Bey after the capture of Fort Derna, Tripoli; worn today by Marine officers
• B. Introduced in the 1950s as a ceremonial sword
• C. Worn only by enlisted Marines
• D. Made of steel with a straight blade

Answer: (A)

The event being tested is the historical origin and ceremonial role of the Mameluke Sword in the Marine Corps. This sword was first awarded to 1st Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon in 1805 by Prince Hamet Bey after the Marines’ actions at Derna, Tripoli. That gift established the sword as a symbol of Marine officer status, and it remains part of the dress and ceremonial uniform for Marine officers today. The other statements don’t fit because the sword wasn’t introduced in the 1950s, it isn’t worn by enlisted Marines, and its blade is not straight but curved in the traditional Mameluke style.

The event being tested is the historical origin and ceremonial role of the Mameluke Sword in the Marine Corps. This sword was first awarded to 1st Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon in 1805 by Prince Hamet Bey after the Marines’ actions at Derna, Tripoli. That gift established the sword as a symbol of Marine officer status, and it remains part of the dress and ceremonial uniform for Marine officers today. The other statements don’t fit because the sword wasn’t introduced in the 1950s, it isn’t worn by enlisted Marines, and its blade is not straight but curved in the traditional Mameluke style.