Original U.S. Civil War Model 1842 Saber Bayonet by PDL of Solingen Historical Military Books It still has an original

It still has an original chin strap

though there is a crack on the back of the holster

Still a very nice example

The bottom of the pommel is marked with serial number 91234

It even retains its now rather faded body cord designed with pom-poms to be worn around the body for the sword to be carried on someone's back

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1842 Saber Bayonet by PDL of Solingen Historical Military Books It still has an originalOriginal Item: Only One available. This Model 1842 Saber Bayonet is a copy of the French Model 1840, but with a "cock's comb" upper finial on the muzzle ring and a slightly longer blade (22 34" vs. 20 14" on the Model 1840). Steel, single edged, fullered (both sides), with a re curved or "yataghan shape" blade. The blade is in excellent condition, mostly grey with areas of dark staining. Many countries, including the United States, Belgium, and