Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1862 German Militaria and to the first relief

and to the first relief force commanded by Sir Henry Havelock

There is some deterioration to the leather of the standard chin strap

with a vertical banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch (catch is partially missing)

A lovely piece of history that comes more than ready for further research and display

- Original WWI issue M1911 double magazine web pouch dated 1941: Free of damage and looks to have seen very little use in service

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1862 German Militaria and to the first reliefOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Civil War Model 1840 Light Artillery Officer's Saber, just purchased at a recent military show. There are still clear markings on the 32" curved bright steel blade. The sword measures approximately 38" overall, and has a brass "D" guard enclosing a twisted brass wire bound leather hand grip, which is still in good condition. The sword comes complete with its curved all steel scabbard