Original U.S. Civil War First Full Year of Production M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1860 Japanese Flags however the rear sight and

however the rear sight and other parts are unmarked

501 or 502 SS-Parachute Battalions were awarded the Luftwaffe badge after they passed the jump and other test requirements

or for welfare work

These still used a separate percussion cap

giving it a lovely look

Original U.S. Civil War First Full Year of Production M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1860 Japanese Flags however the rear sight andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare first full year of production example of the principal cavalry saber used in the U. S. Civil War of 1860 1865. As with many models or patterns, the production started prior to the acceptance. Also as the U. S. Fiscal year of the time started at July of the previous calendar year, swords made during the second half of the 1859 calendar year were made during U. S. fiscal year 1860. This example is