Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Contract Model 1813 Cavalry Saber by Nathan Starr Receiver Top Cover They are both comprised of

They are both comprised of dual interwoven cords in gold wire with a decorative

7th Virginia Cavalry (Ashby's Cavalry)

and require cleaning

They were manufactured to look somewhat aged

The 2nd Raider Battalion filled out the regimental weapons company

Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Contract Model 1813 Cavalry Saber by Nathan Starr Receiver Top Cover They are both comprised ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice War of 1812 period Contract Model 1813 Cavalry Saber with scabbard, made by Nathan Starr of Middletown, Connecticut. Starr was the leading sword maker in America from 1798 to 1830, and his firm produced a variety of military edged weapons, which followed the evolution of early U. S. cavalry Sabers. As changes were requested over the period, new models were made, and new contracts issued to Starr, who