Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
This saber was made by the Ames Manufacturing Company. Markings on the blade are "US/DR/1863 Ames Mfg Co/Chicopee/Mass."
About This Item
- Title: Light cavalry saber, 1863
- Creator: Ames Manufacturing Company
- Creation Date: 1863
- Subject Date: 1863
- Media: Brass, leather, steel
- Local Code: AE38
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Arms & armaments--United States.
- Sabers.
- United States. Army--Cavalry.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Daggers & swords.
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For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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