Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber
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Title
Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber
Subject
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County.
War (Civil War).
War (Civil War).
Description
Ames brand light cavalry sword, dated 1864. The base of the blade is engraved with "US MM 1864" and on the other side, "Chicopee, Mass.". This was the most common cavalry sword at the time, with 200,000 being produced by Ames by the end of the Civil War.
Date
1864
Contributor
This collection is courtesy of Tommy Gonzalez. We would like to thank him for the generosity he has shown the museum.
All photographs are courtesy of Georgene Richaud. Georgene, thank you for your contribution!
All photographs are courtesy of Georgene Richaud. Georgene, thank you for your contribution!
Rights
All rights to the images are held by Tommy Gonzalez. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626.
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Type
Object
Files
Collection
Citation
“Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber,” Courage & Contradiction, accessed April 26, 2024, http://civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/items/show/12.