Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officer's Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1865 MP 44 with a very scare trademark

with a very scare trademark for the type

It is up to some debate exactly when this method began among German soldiers but by the time of the Normandy campaign it was widespread

and is marked on one side (partially worn off)-

The blade of this example is pristine throughout having fine mirror-bright surfaces and 90% cross-graining

the Sledge Patrol commander

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officer's Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1865 MP 44 with a very scare trademarkOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Civil War Model 1841 Light Artillery Officer's Saber. It appears to be Zinc plated on the scabbard and hilt, and this looks like it could be factory. There is no evidence of the typical etching or buffing that would happen before aftermarket plating. The sword measures 38" overall, and has a brass "D" guard enclosing brass wire bound leather hand grip. Complete with curved all steel