Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Emerson & Silver - Dated 1864 Display Guns & Parts Sets This would be read: SHOWA

This would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu Hachi Nen (18th year of reign - 1943) Juu Gatsu (10th Month - October)

except for a bit retained by the stitches

strategic and sustaining base communications

though some of the attachment stitches are a bit loose and is nearly detached

The ricasso is marked with STANDARD / CUTLERY CO

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Emerson & Silver - Dated 1864 Display Guns & Parts Sets This would be read: SHOWAOriginal Item: One Only. This is a nice service used Union cavalry trooper's curved M 1860 saber made by Emerson & Silver of Trenton, New Jersey. It is in very nice honest matured condition. The markings are somewhat clear and the brass hilt is in good shape with a nice honest patina with a tight guard. The leather grip binding and the wire wrap are both present and still mostly solid. The saber comes complete with its original all steel scabbard,