Historic Confederate captured and re-issued Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry sword with Confederate brass mounted scabbard. The sword was imported and a seldom-seen Model 1840 cavalry saber, also called a dragoon heavy cavalry saber, is a product of the Clemen & Jung Company of Solingen, Prussia. Highly regarded for their quality sword and saber production, the firm was founded in 1860. The sword hilt was re-wrapped with copper wire (as most CS swords are) along with the original wire , when CS scabbard was made to fit the sword. The scabbard is very strong with lap seam, original finish and beautiful brass hardware. This sword was just found 22 miles from historic town of Gettysburg!
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