The Legacy Sword Program provides a rank- or position-oriented connection between Citadel alumni and current cadet sword bearers, formalizing and preserving a longstanding Corps tradition.
How It Works
The Citadel Alumni Association (CAA) accepts swords only for vacant positions.
- Review the Sword Vacancy List.The list includes primary cadet sword-bearing positions across the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Example: If you were the Bravo Company Commander in 1967, check the “Sword Vacancy List” to see whether that position is currently vacant.
- Complete the donation paperwork.If your old position is vacant, download and print the Legacy Sword donation form. Complete it and include it with your sword when you ship or deliver it to the Alumni Association.
- Assignment and presentation.Once received, your sword will be officially assigned to that specific position (e.g., “Bravo Company Commander”).
- Cadet acknowledgment.The following fall, the incoming cadet selected for that position will be issued your sword. Upon receipt, the cadet will write a thank-you letter to you—or to your widow, if applicable—unless both are deceased.
If you’ve determined there’s a vacancy in your previous cadet position and you’re ready to donate your sword to the program, please download, complete and include this document with your future legacy sword donation.
SHIPPING ADDRESS (by Courier):
| (UPS or FedEx) The Citadel Alumni Association 69 Hagood Ave Charleston, SC 29403 | (USPS) The Citadel Alumni Association 171 Moultrie St Charleston, SC 29409 |
For more information, contact Shamus Gillen in the CAA office.