Original U.S. Civil War M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard & Chain - Dated 1864 German Holsters There are also traces of

There are also traces of the original decal under it

This example comes complete with hooked quillon/stacking hook and Arsenal marking on the cross guard

The chape and locket fittings are also both plated alloy

Longer truncheons are called "riot batons" because of their use in riot control

captured between 35 and 40

Original U.S. Civil War M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard & Chain - Dated 1864 German Holsters There are also traces ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic 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 solid and intact, but it does show age and discoloration. There is no wear through to the wood of the grip, and the original twisted wire brass wrapping is