Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO's Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1862 Russian Artillery many fliers traded their B3s

many fliers traded their B3s for D1s

This ancient handmade blade has a Futsu 普通 (regular) Nakago (tang) with Haagari (asymmetrical rounded) nakago-jiri

Overall Length: 56 inches

The most interesting aspect is the reverse of the scabbard which was scored and reads:

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO's Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1862 Russian Artillery many fliers traded their B3sOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Non Commissioned Officer's sword by Ames Manufacturing Co. of Chicopee, Massachusetts. They were by far the largest supplier of edged weapons to the Union forces during the war. The sword measures 39" overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a "double scallop" cross guard, and a "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip. Comes complete in its