Ames Civil War Model 1840 United States Army Non Commissioned Officer Sword by Windlass Steelcrafts

Descriptiontem # 500836 The Windlass Steelcrafts Replica of the Ames Civil War Model 1840 United States Army NCO SwordAn authentic replica of an original Civil War NCO sword that was manufactured by the famous Ames Manufacturing Company. The left ricasso of this M1840 (model 1840) NCO sword reads AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE / MASS. The right ricasso reads US / DFM / 1863. The single edged blade has a single broad fuller running from the ricasso to near the point. The entire hilt is cast brass and the grip is ribbed. The pommel is global with a capstan. The grip of the of the United States Army Non Commissioned Officer Sword is flanked by kidney shaped hand guards. The USA Army Non Commissioned Officer Sword is made by Windlass Steelcrafts and comes with a leather scabbard. The United States Army Non Commissioned Officer Sword is primarily used today for honor guards and presentations.Overall Length: 39″ Blade Length: 31 3/4″ Blade Material: Steel Handle Material: Brass with Faux Wire Twist Scabbard: Leather Replica of the Ames Manufacturing Company’s Model 1840 United States Army Non Commissioned Officer Sword left ricasso AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE / MASS / Windlass / Made in India – right ricasso reads US / DFM / 1863Made in India