Original Set of Two U.S. Civil War Cavalry Sabers in Relic Condition - M1840 & M1860 Japanese Uniforms solid turned engraved brass grip

solid turned engraved brass grip and heavily embossed decoration on the right guard plate

the battalion of the 45th Line in Marcognet's front rank found itself being attacked by the 92nd Foot

at least initially

with the unusual distinction of being medium squadrons assigned to a heavy group

page 25) also (MUSKETS OF THE REVOLUTION" by Bill Ahearn page 15

Original Set of Two U.S. Civil War Cavalry Sabers in Relic Condition - M1840 & M1860 Japanese Uniforms solid turned engraved brass gripOriginal Item: One Set of Two Only. Just received out of an old collection, along with about a hundred other antique swords, many in similar condition. This is a set of the two primary Cavalry sabers used during the U. S. Civil War: the Model 1840 "Wristbreaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber, and the Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber. Both are offered in "Relic" condition, mostly intact but with condition issues from use and storage. Both come complete in their