Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1864 French Edged Weapons ) or automatic (A

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This is the type that was used on the M43 field cap

red yellow

so this helmet is most likely from right after WWII

The blade shows scattered light marks along the length and signs of extensive sharpening and grinding

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1864 French Edged Weapons ) or automatic (AOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Non Commissioned Officer's sword by Ames Manufacturing Co. of Chicopee, Massachusetts. They were by far the largest supplier of edged weapons to the Union forces during the war. The sword measures 39" overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a "double scallop" cross guard, and a "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip. Comes complete in its