Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musician's Sword by Emerson & Silver of Trenton - Dated 1863 17th Century when it was supplanted by

when it was supplanted by the next generation Maschinengewehr 42 or MG 42

stressing the Imperial Austro-Hungarian heritage of the term "Galizien"

so this sword was made in the 18th (Juu Hachi) year (Nen) of Showa Emperor Hirohito's reign

particularly the liner

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musician's Sword by Emerson & Silver of Trenton - Dated 1863 17th Century when it was supplanted byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Musician's sword, manufactured by Emerson & Silver of Trenton NJ. The sword measures 34 1 2" overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a simple crossguard, which is an extension of "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip. Comes complete in its straight brass mounted steel scabbard with intact frog hook. Many makers made these with