Original U.S. Grand Army of the Republic M1860 Officer Sword with Scabbard - Circa 1880s MG 34 Mounts An excellent issued helmet of

An excellent issued helmet of one of

and the carbine has correct all brass mounts

Early in WWII there was a critical shortage of steel

It looks to be nickel or chrome plated

Original U.S. Grand Army of the Republic M1860 Officer Sword with Scabbard - Circa 1880s MG 34 Mounts An excellent issued helmet ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the standard U. S. Army Officer's Dress or Parade Sword Model 1860, as first issued during the Civil War. The design was popular, and retained for decades afterwards as the standard officer's dress sword. This is definitely an upmarket customized example, with an ornate hilt and brass scabbard with highly adorned fittings. Intended for presentation, it was definitely meant to impress. This sword was made for