Original U.S. Civil War Era M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard Bren LMG Corporal Beers hailed from Exira

Corporal Beers hailed from Exira

“Men go off to fight while the women and children stay home” and that was the case for First Lieutenant James J

The top button that holds the flaps in their "up" position is unfortunately missing

The second engagement involved the 2nd Battalion

the leather is supple and shows only light

Original U.S. Civil War Era M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard Bren LMG Corporal Beers hailed from ExiraOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of the principal cavalry saber used in the U. S. Civil War of 1860 1865. It features all brass mounts, a wood with leather wrapped sword grip and fully intact bound brass wire wrap, and a nice steel scabbard. The leather of the grip is solid and intact, but it does show age and discoloration. There is no wear through to the wood of the grip, and the original twisted wire brass wrapping is