Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Brass & Leather Scabbard - Dated 1861 Vietnam BROADHURST CLARKSON & CO LTD

BROADHURST CLARKSON & CO LTD

and 5" deep

so this was most likely a bespoke item from an independent maker

There is also a lovely MON family crest on the pommel cap

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Brass & Leather Scabbard - Dated 1861 Vietnam BROADHURST CLARKSON & CO LTDOriginal 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. This example has an honest patina on the blade from service use, but still presents very beautifully. The sword measures 38 " overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a