Original U.S Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by C. Roby with Steel Scabbard 17th Century - Nicaraguan Medal of Merit

- Nicaraguan Medal of Merit Badge: Not much information exists on these

Action type: Back Action Percussion Lock

indicating approximate manufacture during August - September 1944

and has the typical chrome plating

Sheridan was commissioned as a brevet second lieutenant and was assigned to the 1st U

Original U.S Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by C. Roby with Steel Scabbard 17th Century - Nicaraguan Medal of MeritOriginal Item: One Only. This is a fine Union cavalry trooper's curved M 1860 saber made by Christopher Roby of West Chelmsford, Massachusetts. It is in honest matured condition, and definitely shows heavy signs of age and weathering. The markings are mostly clear and the brass hilt heavily oxidized with a nice honest patina. The leather grip wrapping is still in place, with some wear and damage in a few places. It still has fully intact twisted brass