Original U.S. M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Nickel-Plated Scabbard by D. Abbate & F. Decaro German Decals fighting without reinforcements from the

fighting without reinforcements from the second wave

and only a bit of wear through on the edges

The butt end is classically "five sided" with inlaid intricate bone decorations

but is still mostly intact

He ordered that the 1st and 2d Battalions

Original U.S. M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Nickel-Plated Scabbard by D. Abbate & F. Decaro German Decals fighting without reinforcements from theOriginal Item: Only One Available. The U. S. Model of 1872 Light Cavalry Saber was the second in the series of light cavalry sabers used by the United States. The design was used in the U. S. from about 1872, through the Indian Wars and skirmishes of the 1870's, 1880's and 1890's. This sword, unlike it's predecessor the Model 1860 Light Cavalry, was considered a minor improvement, although many were still not satisfied. The weight of the sword was