Austria, Empire. An M1861 Infantry Officer’s Saber Auction the reverse with an identifications

the reverse with an identifications sticker - but mostly worn

issued from headquarters on 25 May 1941

and after a few months the middle finger had to be amputated as well

his tenure with USS St

Austria, Empire. An M1861 Infantry Officer’s Saber Auction the reverse with an identificationsStandard issue M1861 model that features a nickel plated steel blade, narrow, slight curvature, single edge measuring 76 cm in length, with runner marks, very fine. The hilt of the saber consists of a hilt and grip. The hilt is wooden, covered with sharkskin; straight, oval in cross section, with a beveled upper part, wrapped along nine transverse grooves with triple wire that has become loose overtime. The back of the hilt is covered with a concave