Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Brass Mounted Steel Scabbard & Sword Knot Category_MG 42 Mounts The first C-ration consisted of

The first C-ration consisted of a 16 ounces (450 g) 'meat' unit (M-unit) (reduced to 12 ounces (340 g) after being field tested during the 1940 Louisiana maneuvers)

where rifles were often stacked on top of one another

South Africa 1902

but they are the original creases made during the distribution process

This is a fantastic and extensive grouping attributed to a Sergeant who served during the war as a Mechanic in the Army Air Service

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Brass Mounted Steel Scabbard & Sword Knot Category_MG 42 Mounts The first C-ration consisted ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a particularly attractive original U. S. Civil War Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword, attributed to Ames Manufacturing Co. of Chicopee, Massachusetts, complete with a scarce Ames marked brass mounted steel scabbard and a period officers sword knot. The sword retains its pierced brass half basket guard, sharkskin covered grip with twisted brass wire, and custom etched blade bearing a Federal eagle and U. S.