Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword by Collins & Co. - Dated 1862 Ancient for issue to the 114th

for issue to the 114th (6th Baden) Infantry "Emperor Frederick III" Regiment

It features a hardwood stock

though the little prong it attaches to on the bottom of the filter has broken off

The primary rivet patterns exactly match those of that aircraft

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword by Collins & Co. - Dated 1862 Ancient for issue to the 114thOriginal 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.