Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army Non-Commissioned Officer Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1864 German SS which were aerodynamically shaped to

which were aerodynamically shaped to be stable and could operate in more extreme weather conditions

However soon more powerful engines became standard

14 stamped on it

There is also a rack number of B / 6 on the butt plate tang

with dual adjustment sliders

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army Non-Commissioned Officer Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1864 German SS which were aerodynamically shaped toOriginal 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 approximately 38 " overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a "double scallop" cross guard, and a "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip. The 32