Original U.S. Civil War M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1864 Antique Long Guns The grip is a mahogany

The grip is a mahogany example

Catholic Welfare Council and the Salvation Army

made from stainless steel

From watching period newsreels of the fighting in Normandy

The serial number is still relatively crisp and reads 27856

Original U.S. Civil War M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1864 Antique Long Guns The grip is a mahoganyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a heavily worn 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 steel scabbard. The leather of the grip is solid and intact, but it does show age and discoloration. There is some wear through to the wood of the grip in the middle, but it is mostly well retained,