Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musician's Sword by Emerson & Silver of Trenton - Dated 1863 17th Century probably shortening it slightly

probably shortening it slightly

They Measure approximately 10” long x 6 ½” tall x 3” wide

so this sword was made in the 18th (Juu Hachi) year (Nen) of Showa Emperor Hirohito's reign

After the loss of half the Regiment (the 24th of Foot) at the Battle of Isandhwana in January of 1879 followed by the epic stand at Rorke's Drift two days later

The obverse of the cross bears the date 1914 under a crowned W monogram

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Musician's Sword by Emerson & Silver of Trenton - Dated 1863 17th Century probably shortening it slightlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition example of a U. S. Civil War issue Model 1840 Musician's sword, manufactured by Emerson & Silver of Trenton NJ. The sword measures 34 1 2" overall, and has an all brass hilt, with a simple crossguard, which is an extension of "D" hand guard enclosing the knurled hand grip. Comes complete in its straight brass mounted steel scabbard with intact frog hook. Many makers made these with