Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Model 1840 Militia NCO Sword and Scabbard by Horstmann with Ribbed Bone Grip Medals which looks to be an

which looks to be an inventory number

The center medallion is approximately 13-mm in diameter

there were disparaging rumors about the 1st Cavalry Division's fighting abilities

The 4 18 indicates a manufacture date of April 1918

different styles

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Model 1840 Militia NCO Sword and Scabbard by Horstmann with Ribbed Bone Grip Medals which looks to be anOriginal Item: One of a kind. In the early stages of the civil war, militias fought before standard Armies were formed. This was manufactured for use by Non Commissioned Officers of the state militias, and was often referred to as a Sergeants Sword. As a whole, the sword and scabbard is in quite good condition for being almost two hundred years old. The brass crossguard and pommel with the Knights Head and floral motif show no extensive damage and