Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword with Scabbard by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1863 Japanese Edged Weapons Originally in use before the

Originally in use before the French Revolution these very decorative but rather delicate scabbards were superseded for combat use with the more common all steel variety

Switzerland and in the French and Belgian colonies

H signifies that the manufacturer was Husqvarna

Smaller sized helmets would have a step

The regiment embarked for Germany in June 1760 and saw action at the Battle of Corbach in July 1760

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword with Scabbard by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1863 Japanese Edged Weapons Originally in use before theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Musician's sword, manufactured by Ames Manufacturing Co. of Chicopee, Massachusetts. They were by far the largest supplier of edged weapons to the Union forces during the war. The sword measures 34 1 2" overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a simple crossguard, which is an extension of "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip. Comes