Share This Article 1. This code word indicates a loss of nuclear asset that does not create the risk of nuclear war. Bent Spear Dull Sword Broken Arrow Nuke Flash 2. Starting in 1861, the US Army used this term to describe escaped slaves entering the Union military lines. Freedmen Self-liberators Illegals Contrabands 3. In 1906, the US Army authorized issuing these to all soldiers. A personal weapon An inscribed Bible An identity card with photo A metal identity disc Loading …