Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1865 German Machine Guns The suspenders originally had simple

The suspenders originally had simple wire buckles on each strap

an early semi-synthetic fiber made using wood

This has scratched off in places

even packed in original cosmoline

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1865 German Machine Guns The suspenders originally had simpleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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 mostly intact, but it does show age and deterioration. The original leather blade buffer washer is still present. The curved 35 inch blade's ricasso is