Model 1840 Army Noncommissioned Officers’ Sword

Description of the Product

The 1840 NCO sword was carried by American soldiers for over 70 years; a period which included the Mexican War, Civil War and Spanish American War. It remained in service even during the 20th century as a ceremonial weapon.

The single-edged blade has a broad fuller starting from the ricasso, and ending near the point. The entire hilt is cast brass and the grip is ribbed. Pommel is global with a capstan. Grip is flanked by kidney-shaped hand guards The 1840 NCO sword comes with a steel scabbard.

• Historical sword carried by American soldiers for over 70 years
• Includes steel scabbard with two rings for hanging
• Overall length: 96 cm
• Blade length: 80.5 cm
• Handle length: 8 cm
• Pommel: 4.5 cm
• Weight: 0.82 kg
• Point of balance from the guard: 10.5 cm
• Blade width at guard: 2.2 cm
• Blade width at tip: 1.4 cm
• Blade thickness at guard: 5 mm
• Blade thickness at tip: 4 mm
• Blade material: 1065 High Carbon steel
• Handle material: Brass wire wrapped hard wood
  
• Sharpness: Unsharpened
• Manufacturer: Windlass Steelcrafts