Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by The Horstmann Company of Philadelphia Water Jacket Assembly Many soldiers pinned or sewed

Many soldiers pinned or sewed insignia to it as is seen here

even a bit over the maker mark

This helmet is stamped 58A which indicates the approximate manufacture date of January 1942

There is some wear and rounding to the lands

Medal has a War Merit Cross ribbon attached for some unknown reason

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by The Horstmann Company of Philadelphia Water Jacket Assembly Many soldiers pinned or sewedOriginal Item: One Only. This is a very nice service used Union cavalry trooper's curved M 1860 saber made by The Horstmann Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Horstmann & Sons). It is in very nice honest matured condition. The markings are mostly clear and the brass hilt is in good shape with a nice honest patina with a loose guard. The leather grip binding and the wire wrap are both present and still solid. The saber comes complete with its