Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Model 1840 Militia NCO Sword and Scabbard by Horstmann with Ribbed Bone Grip Medals Blade Style: Double Fullered Saber

Blade Style: Double Fullered Saber

there were disparaging rumors about the 1st Cavalry Division's fighting abilities

the stitching for the visors has degraded and rotted out in places

unfortunately the maker cannot be identified

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Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Model 1840 Militia NCO Sword and Scabbard by Horstmann with Ribbed Bone Grip Medals Blade Style: Double Fullered SaberOriginal Item: One of a kind. In the early stages of the civil war, militias fought before standard Armies were formed. This was manufactured for use by Non Commissioned Officers of the state militias, and was often referred to as a Sergeants Sword. As a whole, the sword and scabbard is in quite good condition for being almost two hundred years old. The brass crossguard and pommel with the Knights Head and floral motif show no extensive damage and