Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1862 Accessories the group was assigned to

the group was assigned to the VIII Fighter Command

In this position

This was the symbol used by the SS throughout their existence

which is owned by the Smithsonian as part of the National Air and Space museum

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1862 Accessories the group was assigned toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Musicians sword, manufactured by Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts. They were by far the largest supplier of edged weapons to the Union forces during the war. The sword is missing its scabbard, and has an all brass hilt, with a simple crossguard, which is an extension of "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip.