Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Steel Scabbard - Dated 1864 Japanese Army The handle and cross guard

The handle and cross guard have almost no blueing left

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Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Steel Scabbard - Dated 1864 Japanese Army The handle and cross guardOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Non Commissioned Officer's sword by Ames Manufacturing Co. of Chicopee, Massachusetts. They were by far the largest supplier of edged weapons to the Union forces during the war. The sword measures 38 " overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a "double scallop" cross guard, and a "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip. Comes complete in its