Original U.S. Battle of Little Bighorn Survivor 1st Sergeant John Ryan’s Presentation Inscribed M-1840 Cavalry Saber with Professional Research Portfolio - Presented by Men of Co. M, 7th Cavalry - Fired Last Shot at Little Bighorn Holsters & Cases after fighting for two years

after fighting for two years on the Eastern Front

• UNITED • STATES • OF • AMERICA • at the top and • NAVY • at the bottom

It has a brown finish and is thicker than the earlier "doeskin" leather used

and installing a leather frog with a belt clip

The leather also shows some splitting around the rim

Original U.S. Battle of Little Bighorn Survivor 1st Sergeant John Ryan’s Presentation Inscribed M-1840 Cavalry Saber with Professional Research Portfolio - Presented by Men of Co. M, 7th Cavalry - Fired Last Shot at Little Bighorn Holsters & Cases after fighting for two yearsOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is one of the most historically significant blades we have ever offered, with a tremendous connection to the Battle of Little Bighorn, the most significant action of the Great Sioux War of 1876 and one of the most studied & legendary conflicts in U. S. military history. This M 1840 Wristbreaker Cavalry Saber was presented to First Sergeant John Ryan of Company M, 7th Cavalry Regiment by the men of Company M. Along