Original U.S. M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Nickel-Plated Scabbard - marked Made in Germany German Field Gear a life long pension and

a life long pension and a presentation sword for his valor

England in May 1915

with almost all of the factory "ribbed" surface intact

This example is marked bmw in an oval as well as with date 44

Hart shows the two Officer "pips" for a 1st lieutenant

Original U.S. M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Nickel-Plated Scabbard - marked Made in Germany German Field Gear a life long pension andOriginal Item: Only One Available. The U. S. Model of 1872 Light Cavalry Saber was the second in the series of light cavalry sabers used by the United States. The design was used in the U. S. from about 1872, through the Indian Wars and skirmishes of the 1870's, 1880's and 1890's. This sword, unlike it's predecessor the Model 1860 Light Cavalry, was considered a minor improvement, although many were still not satisfied. The weight of the sword was