Civil War Cavalry Sword on Belt Rig
Auction: Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Civil War period cavalry saber and belt rig consisting of; 1.) Civil War cavalry saber measuring 40.75" (blade 34.75"). Ricasso of sword marked "U.S. DFM 1864" with opposite ricasso marked "EMERSON & SILVER TRENTON". Stamping is light with blade exhibiting some graying. Sword guard exhibits some darkening, grip exhibits loss to wire wrap and scabbard exhibits some light pitting to surface. 2.) Dyed buff belt rig with rectangular NCO buckle exhibiting applied single-piece German nickel silver wreath. Plate presents reverse bench number "154" and keeper presents bench number "359". Belt exhibits some dryness.