Original U.S. WWII Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword Cut Down into Fighting Knife Japanese Artwork & Posters On 10 October 1945

On 10 October 1945

Under the collar is a stamped size marking

with a figured butt stock

and the correct West / Köln-Aachen district triangle on the left shoulder

The helmet shell is 100% original as is the paint

Original U.S. WWII Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword Cut Down into Fighting Knife Japanese Artwork & Posters On 10 October 1945Original Item. One of a Kind. This is a very rough and cut down example of the U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Musicians sword. This example is void of any maker markings due to the very heavy wear and alterations. The blade has been cut down to just 9 . Additionally, the guard has been cut away, and the hilt appears to have been nickel plated, though there is heavy wear showing the brass underneath. The overall length is now 16 , and there is very