Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword by Ames - Dated 1865 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia and was then imported to

and was then imported to Belgium

Models A and B were EIC flintlock muskets converted to percussion

led by Lieutenant-General Baba Masao

but the hamon indicates this sword was purpose made in the shape and length that it is

as well as rectangular eye slots and a multitude of small circular cutouts to aid in ventilation

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword by Ames - Dated 1865 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia and was then imported toOriginal 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, original leather belt hangers and a nice dark steel scabbard. The curved blade is marked on one side with the banner style address MADE BY AMES MFG CO. CHICOPEE MASS One the other side it is marked U. S. J. F.