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The United States military have used ceremonial swords since the American Revolutionary War. The military sword is used to symbolize and display power and authority. It’s also part of the military’s dress uniform. Historically, swords were used as a weapon during times of war. That’s not the case today. The sword does, however, still symbolizes those two things.Today, the types of swords that are used in military ceremonies are made of precious metal. As a result, they wouldn't be sturdy weapons