Original U.S Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by C. Roby with Steel Scabbard - Dated 1865 ZULU War These seized bayonets were then

These seized bayonets were then "sanitized"

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Issued to British Commandos and members of the SOE (Special Operations Executive)

Chin strap and buttons are still present and in very good condition

Original U.S Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by C. Roby with Steel Scabbard - Dated 1865 ZULU War These seized bayonets were thenOriginal Item: One Only. This is a fine Union cavalry trooper's curved M 1860 saber made by Christopher Roby of West Chelmsford, Massachusetts. It is in very nice honest matured condition, and definitely shows signs of age and weathering. The markings are mostly clear and the brass hilt totally undamaged with a nice honest patina. The leather grip wrapping is still in place, with some wear through on a few places. It still has fully intact twisted