Original U.S Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Steel Scabbard - dated 1864 DP-28 LMG Every Tommy had one

Every Tommy had one

along with Free French forces

the difference being in the number of jewels and the ordnance markings on the exterior back of the case

size and materials used would certainly indicate a WW1 Military Aviator connection

Cast from an original with an original spoon trigger device

Original U.S Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Steel Scabbard - dated 1864 DP-28 LMG Every Tommy had oneOriginal Item: One Only. This is a fine Union cavalry trooper's curved M 1860 saber, which is in very nice honest matured condition. The markings are mostly clear and the brass hilt has a nice honest patina. The leather grip binding is still in place wrapped with brass wire, though it is quite worn, with some leather missing. The saber comes complete with its original all steel scabbard, which has rust peppering overall, but is still solid. This is a