How did George S. Patton become the U.S. Army's Master of the Sword?

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George S. Patton became the U.S. Army's Master of the Sword while attending the Mounted Service School in Fort Riley, Kansas. Following his participation in the modern pentathlon at the 1912 Olympic Games—where he furthered his fencing skills in Europe—he was designated an instructor of swordsmanship at the school.12

In this capacity, he earned the title of Master of the Sword, serving as the chief instructor in the use of the saber and other weapons. During his tenure in this role, he designed the U.S. Model 1913 Enlisted Cavalry Saber, which became widely known as the "Patton Sword".21