Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO's Sword by C. Roby with Broken Scabbard - Dated 1865 Hotchkiss MG The pennant is of multi-piece

The pennant is of multi-piece construction

The leather washers have shrunk somewhat due to age and dryness

North Carolina under the command of Colonel James R Pierce (picture left)  who graduated West Point in 1922 along with General Maxwell Taylor

though it was definitely used

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Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Army NCO's Sword by C. Roby with Broken Scabbard - Dated 1865 Hotchkiss MG The pennant is of multi-pieceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an "attic fresh" example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Non Commissioned Officer's sword, just acquired at an estate sale, untouched for years. It was produced by Christopher Roby of West Chelmsford, Massachusetts. This company was of a much smaller scale than Ames, and all Roby made edged weapons are somewhat rare. The sword measures 38 1 2" overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a "double scallop"