Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Model 1840 Militia NCO Sword and Scabbard by Horstmann with Ribbed Bone Grip US Civil War NANTICOKE PA

NANTICOKE PA

which definitely looks to have seen use during the Third Reich period

before being replaced by the much more improved Model 1874 Meat Can (Which was the predecessor to the famous Model 1910 Mess Kit

as well as some award ribbons

Measuring 28" overall length this nice sword bayonet has a 22

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Model 1840 Militia NCO Sword and Scabbard by Horstmann with Ribbed Bone Grip US Civil War NANTICOKE PAOriginal Item: One of a kind. In the early stages of the civil war, militias fought before standard Armies were formed. This was manufactured for use by Non Commissioned Officers of the state militias, and was often referred to as a Sergeants Sword. As a whole, the sword and scabbard is in quite good condition for being almost two hundred years old. The brass crossguard and pommel with the Knights Head and floral motif show no extensive damage and