C003992 U.S. CIVIL WAR UNION M1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD.
BACKGROUND:
Almost all regulation swords used by the Union were patterned after those employed by the French army. Whereas officer’s swords were often European made, those for enlisted men were domestically produced. This pattern enlisted man’s light cavalry saber and scabbard was first approved in 1856, produced in 1857, and became the most common example of the Civil War period, afterwards referred to as the "Model 1860."PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This swords consists of a brass butterfly guard, knuckle guard and a leather, gilt wire wrapped hilt. The hilt is approximately 12cm long and a blade approximately 91cm (35") long. Manufactured by the West Chelmsford, Massachusetts concern of Christopher Roby and Company. Marked clearly on the obverse riccasso is "U.S. / 1864 / A.G.M." The reverse ricasso bears the three-line block address of "C. ROBY / W.CHELMSFORD / MASS." Top scabbard band has been period moved. Superb New Jersey unit marking on the hilt!
GRADE **** PRICE $1,495.00
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