Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Partial Brass & Leather Scabbard - Dated 1861 No Return Oct 1969 – Oct 1970

Oct 1969 – Oct 1970

This was followed by a refined 2nd model in 1883

The insignia has definitely never been installed on a uniform

Scabbard Length: 21 ½"

Dorrill's replacement was another former captain

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Partial Brass & Leather Scabbard - Dated 1861 No Return Oct 1969 – Oct 1970Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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. This example has an honest patina on the blade from service use, but still presents very beautifully. The sword measures 38 " overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a "double