U00951 U.S. CIVIL WAR UNION M1860 LIGHT CALVARY SABER. 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." The unsheathed sabre has an overall length of approximately 41", with its scabbard being approximately 36 1/2" long. The blade, whose ricasso is 1" wide, has wide fullers extending most of its length, and is distinguished by its graceful curve coming to a point. Light to moderate age darkening and surface spotting is evident. To the obverse of the ricasso is stamped "U.S.," "G.K.C," and "1865." To its reverse is "Made by Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee," the foremost producer of enlisted men’s swords, within a stylized scroll. A leather washer may be seen where the blade meets the hilt. A half basket guard rises to meet a Phrygian helmet pattern pommel, both of brass and both with a heavy patina. "G.W.C" is stamped near the top of the pommel. Its grip, which has a subtle swell to its center, is made of wood, covered in dark leather, and wound with twisted brass wire. Some obvious cracks and small wear patches may be seen to the leather. The curving scabbard, which is made of metal to better absorb the wear against a horse’s flanks, has an "F" stamped into one side of its throat, two rings and loops, and a drag. It also has a dark age patina, and light to moderate surface spotting is evident along most of its length. Untouched.

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