Original U.S. M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Nickel-Plated Scabbard for J. H. Deane Jr Japanese Uniforms and the red

and the red

and the polish on the blade is very good

it did not have the stock cut off when brought home as a war trophy after WWI

The pommel guard has a bit more oxidation

which is covered on both sides by leather

Original U.S. M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Nickel-Plated Scabbard for J. H. Deane Jr Japanese Uniforms and the redOriginal Item: Only One Available. The U. S. Model of 1872 Light Cavalry Saber was the second in the series of light cavalry sabers used by the United States. The design was used in the U. S. from about 1872, through the Indian Wars and skirmishes of the 1870's, 1880's and 1890's. This sword, unlike it's predecessor the Model 1860 Light Cavalry, was considered a minor improvement, although many were still not satisfied. The weight of the sword was