Original U.S. M1860 Light Cavalry Sword with Scabbard- Dated 1864 Japanese Field Gear pushing a new cartridge out

pushing a new cartridge out of the belt into the breech

Constructed with a custom brass hilt which attaches to the standard

• New horn wiring and button (horn & horn bracket missing)

it was eventually sanctioned by Army Headquarters and issued through ordnance channels under the nomenclature of Hats

A very rare piece from the Empire of the Rising Sun

Original U.S. M1860 Light Cavalry Sword with Scabbard- Dated 1864 Japanese Field Gear pushing a new cartridge outOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the classic Union light cavalry sword of the U. S. Civil War. It has an all brass hilt with three bar guard and leather covered grip, however the brass wire wrap is now absent. The leather grip has a most appealing matured patina that actually is carried throughout this fine weapon. The 35" curved blade has a single blood fuller to each side and is dated 1864 directly in front of the guard. The manufacturer's