Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO's Sword by Ames of Cabotville with Leather Scabbard - Dated 1848 MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock and the supper ration box

and the supper ration box had olive drab printing and was marked with an olive drab capital "S" on the ends

and other points where Fenians had gathered for the purpose of invading Canada

There are barely any signs of use

in the process

Guard: 4" long x 3 1/2" wide

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO's Sword by Ames of Cabotville with Leather Scabbard - Dated 1848 MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock and the supper ration boxOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very nice well patinated example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Non Commissioned Officer's sword, just acquired at an estate sale, untouched for years. It was produced by the Ames Manufacturing Company, Cabotville, Massachusetts. Ames made swords in Cabotville from approximately 1837 1848, meaning this was one of the last swords produced at this location! The sword measures 38" overall, and has an