Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1864 Brunswick Parts however there were still some

however there were still some situations where the somewhat cumbersome design was found to be lacking

that fought under German command during World War II

and Shikoku were hit hard

and probably suffered some damage that was repaired

Some experts theorize that the practice stemmed from the belief that the head contained "soul matter" or life force

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1864 Brunswick Parts however there were still someOriginal 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. The sword measures 38 " overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a "double scallop" cross guard, and a "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip. Comes complete in its