Original Rare U.S. Militia Pattern 1840 Staff Officer’s Sword with Scabbard & Mother of Pearl Grips c. 1840-1850 German SS The stocks are in good

The stocks are in good shape

it was an early Machine Gun regiment

which is why we call them "Short Socket Bayonets

with some bronzing remaining

two attributed to the VPAF)

Original Rare U.S. Militia Pattern 1840 Staff Officer’s Sword with Scabbard & Mother of Pearl Grips c. 1840-1850 German SS The stocks are in goodOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a supremely RARE militia officers sword, circa 1840 1850. It features Original mother of pearl grips that have a nice hue to them and are free from most cosmetic issues, save for a little separation on some of the edges. Copper wire wrapping is fully intact with no fraying. The hilt features a decorative knights head pommel, ornate hand guard, quillion, and one sided Shell rainguard chappe with loads of hand