Original U.S. Early Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Mansfield and Lamb with Scabbard - Dated 1861 British Military Maps Class A Uniform Tunic offered

Class A Uniform Tunic offered in excellent condition

but was adopted by Airborne troops in WW2 since the carrier had an extra web reinforced belt loop incorporated beneath the belt mounting clip to facilitate the use of a tie-down strap to prevent movement during parachute descent

Just out of long-term storage

and as such were made of bronze

Until Jun 1944

Original U.S. Early Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Mansfield and Lamb with Scabbard - Dated 1861 British Military Maps Class A Uniform Tunic offeredOriginal Item: One Only. This is a genuine Union cavalry trooper's curved M 1860 saber. It is in very good condition with expected wear from age and storage. The markings at the base of the blade are very clear and the brass hilt is in perfect order. The leather grip binding is tight and still in place wrapped with brass wire. The saber comes complete with the correct matched all steel scabbard. This is a quality, Mansfield & Lamb saber specimen of