Original U.S. Civil War M-1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Mansfield and Lamb with Nickel-Plated Scabbard - Dated 1864 Japanese Uniforms McCarter was awarded the Medal

McCarter was awarded the Medal of Honor

This chinstrap is attached to the sides of the helmet with two bolts

that the Marine Corps allowed the production to not only use the actual flag that was raised on that fateful February 23rd

Most of the inscription below the marking is missing

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Original U.S. Civil War M-1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Mansfield and Lamb with Nickel-Plated Scabbard - Dated 1864 Japanese Uniforms McCarter was awarded the MedalOriginal Item: One Only. This is a genuine Union cavalry trooper's curved M 1860 saber. It is in very good condition with expected wear from age and storage. The markings at the base of the blade are very clear and the brass hilt is in perfect order. The leather grip binding is tight and still in place wrapped with brass wire, though parts of the leather have worn through, showing the wood underneath. The saber comes complete with the correct matched