Original U.S. WWII Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword Cut Down into Fighting Knife Russian Documents Books and features a ribbed brass

and features a ribbed brass solid grip

the regiment was ordered to the Philippines with the assignment of suppressing the anti-colonial Moro Rebellion

who most likely purchased and etched raw blades from other source

at various times up to the early 1890's

Original U.S. WWII Civil War M-1840 Musicians Sword Cut Down into Fighting Knife Russian Documents Books and features a ribbed brassOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a very rough and cut down example of the U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Musicians sword. This example is void of any maker markings due to the very heavy wear and alterations. The blade has been cut down to just 9 . Additionally, the guard has been cut away, and the hilt appears to have been nickel plated, though there is heavy wear showing the brass underneath. The overall length is now 16 , and there is very