Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1865 Military Books & Documents who often decorated their jackets

who often decorated their jackets with squadron patches and elaborate artwork painted on the back

Separate from the army

this type of dagger was often bound to the warriors arm

It reads in part:

complete with leather sheath

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1865 Military Books & Documents who often decorated their jacketsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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 steel scabbard. The leather of the grip is mostly intact, but it does show age and discoloration. The original leather blade buffer washer is still present, but also shows age The curved 35 inch