Original U.S. Civil War Model 1852 Officer’s Sword with Triple Etched French Blade by Klingenthal and Leather Scabbard Antique Winchesters the Government embarked on a

the Government embarked on a Conversion of the M-1863 to the M-1870 Trapdoor breech loading rifle system in

with a great condition velvet band and wool body

Stains inside the holster indicate it was in use for some time

however long use has stained the interior side to the point that it almost looks black

Worn in the breast pocket of the Paratrooper M2 Jump Jacket these knives were intended for paratroopers to cut their parachute cords and anything else if they got entangled during a jump

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1852 Officer’s Sword with Triple Etched French Blade by Klingenthal and Leather Scabbard Antique Winchesters the Government embarked on aOriginal Item: Only One Available: This is a complete example of a U. S. Navy Model 1852 Officers Sword, the blade being manufactured at Manuf're a Klingenthal, as marked on the spine. This was the former location of the first Royal Weapons Factory in France. While it lost the "Royal Manufactory" status in 1838, it continued to produce edged weapons continuously until the mid 20th century. This particular sword features a triple etched French blade,