Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1864 French Edged Weapons and it was disbanded in

and it was disbanded in 1935

so this helmet is most likely from right after WWII

This blood chit used during the Korean War is fabric embroidered with the U

so it has definitely been worn down a bit

The blade shows scattered light marks along the length and signs of extensive sharpening and grinding

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1864 French Edged Weapons and it was disbanded inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Non Commissioned Officer's sword 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 39" overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a "double scallop" cross guard, and a "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip. Comes complete in its