Original U.S. Civil War Private Purchase M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by F. Hörster of Solingen Germany with Scabbard U.S. Civil War This was made by a

This was made by a German Army soldier serving on the Eastern Front during the long periods of inaction

"if it was ever drawn in anger

Blade measures 9 1/2" with dagger's overall length at 15"

would carry out the mission to scale these cliffs before dawn on that fateful day and neutralize enemy positions atop Pointe du Hoc

Original U.S. Civil War Private Purchase M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by F. Hörster of Solingen Germany with Scabbard U.S. Civil War This was made by aOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well this is something that we don't see every often! This is a very nice "Private Purchase" Non Regulation Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber, the principal cavalry saber used in the U. S. Civil War of 1860 1865. It roughly conforms to the M1860 pattern, except for the hilt, which is a more European steel "Dove head" pattern, with a three branch guard. It also features a lovely contoured wooden grip covered with