1865 civil war sword

[MackDigger]

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Was able to acquire this 1865 cavalry sword today. Didn't dug it but still pretty excited.

 

[VERDE]

Hey MD!! CONGRATS!! Looks to be in very good condition!! Any idea on where it was built?? Anyway, GOOD LUCK and GOOD HUNTING!! VERDE!!

 

[MackDigger]

Yes actually the other side says Chelmsford mass

 

[UnderMiner]

Cool! What kind of hand guard does it have? I acquired a civil war sword earlier this month also - my first ever. Like yours it wasn't dug from the ground but still - owning a piece of military history like a civil war sword just makes you feel so much closer to the past, it also makes you realize how recent the 1860's actually were. I mean up until a few years ago there were still people alive claiming benefits from their fathers who were civil war veterans. Hold on, apparently there are still children of Civil War veterans alive, here check out this page: Real Daughters

 

[dirtlooter]

a bigger pic please, would like to see the whole thing, thanks

 

[MackDigger]

 

[cjon455]

very cool mack, put that baby on the wall proudly!

 

[hoser]

Awesome sword for sure. Nice score. That beauty would be on the wall in a heartbeat.