Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO's Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1862 Russian Artillery and the lock plate tail

and the lock plate tail is faintly marked HARPERS / FERRY / 1845

This is a totally genuine World War One issue German gas mask canister

Overall Length: 56 inches

The hygiene of the camps was poor

The most interesting aspect is the reverse of the scabbard which was scored and reads:

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO's Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1862 Russian Artillery and the lock plate tailOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent 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. The sword measures 39" overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a "double scallop" cross guard, and a "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip. Comes complete in its