Original U.S. Civil War M-1850 Style German Imported Non-Regulation Foot Officer’s Sword and Scabbard - Rare Eagle Variant on Basket nChannel Overall length: 36 3/8“

Overall length: 36 3/8“

The rifle comes complete with its VERY substantial iron and brass ram rod assembly

It was a major morale booster for the United States and Doolittle was celebrated as a hero

with 49088 clearly marked on the cylinder

Original U.S. Civil War M-1850 Style German Imported Non-Regulation Foot Officer’s Sword and Scabbard - Rare Eagle Variant on Basket nChannel Overall length: 36 3/8“Original Item: Only One Available. In 1840 there was a decision to reform the swords used by the Regular Army. This may have been prompted by the creation of the dragoon regiments during the 1830s and dissatisfaction with the model 1833 Dragoon Saber design. In 1839 the War Department ordered a number of European edge weapons of various designs for testing. It convened a board of officers by authority of an order issued August 28, 1840 to study the