The unit was finally ejected from the National Guard in 1892 for consisting of overage and overweight soldiers and failure to wear regulation uniforms – Drake would only allow Civil War veterans to join the company and they wore the Zouave uniform in service
many members of the Second Cavalry went on to higher ranks and command positions on both sides during the war
This is a lovely Union Staff and Field Officer's Sword with presentation scabbard offered in nice "sleepy" unaltered condition
Interior leather liner has average wear and is a bit stiff
One unit was made by RAYTHEON MANUFACTURING CO
Original RARE U.S. Indian Wars M-1874 Light Artillery Saber Belt - Rock Island Arsenal Marked Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock The unit was finally ejectedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating from the Indian Wars in the 1870s and 1880s, this is known as a Model 1874 Waist Belt, as used by the U. S. Army for the last decades of the 19th Century. It is of simple sturdy leather construction, with a heavy U. S. Brass Belt Plate Buckle, with a hook on the back that attaches to the end fitting on the other end. The belt could be used to suspend holsters, ammunition cartridges, and other field gear items
