United States. A Civil War m1860 Light Cavalry Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. Hold with ornate suspension

with ornate suspension

itself maker marked with the logo of Overhoff & Cie

the obverse with a central Gold medallion depicting the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Afghanistan

this is a late War example

The tabs both measure 25 mm (w) x 62 mm (l) overall

United States. A Civil War m1860 Light Cavalry Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. Hold with ornate suspensionThe principal cavalry saber employed during the U. S. Civil War of 1860 1865, featuring all brass mounts, a wood with leather wrapped sword grip and fully intact bound brass wire wrap, and a steel scabbard; leather of the grip; leather blade buffer washer absent; curved steel 87 cm inch blade's ricasso is marked "Made by AMES MFG Co CHICOPEE. [MASS.]" as well as "U. S. J. F. 1865"; The saber comes with the original all steel curved scabbard, painted