Original U.S. Civl War 10th Illinois Infantry Regiment Personal Pocket Diary Collection of Henry Smith Martini-Henry Rifles The sword was carried by

The sword was carried by sergeants during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War

Designed by Nicola Leszl for the Mussolini Government

I rather think this was put away early on and remained in storage for over 100 years

An early example with nickel plated bronze fittings

Original U.S. Civl War 10th Illinois Infantry Regiment Personal Pocket Diary Collection of Henry Smith Martini-Henry Rifles The sword was carried byOriginal Items: One of a kind set. Henry C. Smith was born September 4th, 1835 near Chester Illinois and married Virginia Smith on December 7th, 1865. He served in the Civil War as a member of the 10th Illinois Infantry Regiment, Company E. The 10th Illinois Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army between July 29, 1861, and July 11, 1865, during the American Civil War. The 10th Illinois Infantry was mustered into state