Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Nickel-Plated Scabbard - Dated 1865 Lanchester SMG These were desert people and

These were desert people and had modeled the broadsword on those carried by the European Crusaders in the 14th century

to pick up the stranded soldiers

with a kengyo (symmetrically pointed) tip

it doesn't get any more genuine than this

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Nickel-Plated Scabbard - Dated 1865 Lanchester SMG These were desert people andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the principal cavalry saber used in the U. S. Civil War of 1860 1865. It features all brass mounts, a wood with leather wrapped sword grip and fully intact bound brass wire wrap, and a nice Nickel plated steel scabbard. The leather of the grip is mostly intact, as is the washer on top of the guard, however they are deteriorated somewhat by age. The curved 35 inch blade's ricasso is