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The Model 1840 noncommissioned officers' sword was adopted by the United States military in 1840. Based primarily on a sword used by the French Army, the model 1840 NCO proved somewhat heavy hilted and ill balanced. For over 70 years, it was widely used by the Army; today its usage is restricted to ceremonial occasions. [1]
The 1840 saber was used during the Mexican–American War by US Cavalry. The main contractors were Ames of Cabotville, Horstmann, and Tiffany but due to the large number of swords required at least 1,000 were made in Germany by S&K and imported. Some troopers used Prussian sabers as an alternative, which in contrast to the M1840 had straight ...
M1832 foot artillery sword: Issued to artillerymen. Based on the Roman gladius. M1833 dragoon saber: Issued to the US Cavalry. An engraved version was privately purchased by senior officers. M1840 army noncommissioned officer's sword: Issued to infantry sergeants. M1840 cavalry saber: Issued to Union cavalry. M1840 light artillery saber
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Model 1840 Army Noncommissioned Officers' Sword A modern version of this sword with steel scabbard is currently permitted for wear by US Army platoon sergeants and first sergeants; in practice it is rarely seen outside the 3rd Infantry Regiment and honor guards.
The U.S. Model 1840 light artillery saber has a brass hilt and knuckle-bow of about 6 inches in length, the grip wrapped in leather and bound with brass wire, and a blade of 32.25 inches in length. Unlike the Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber the artillery model has no basket.
The US Army still allows platoon sergeants and first sergeants to wear the US Army Model 1840 NCO Sword as directed by the unit commander on occasions of ceremony when troops are under arms. This rarely happens in practice outside of the 3d Infantry Regiment, where officers and NCOs can be seen to occasionaly wear the M-1902 and M-1840 ...
Model 1850 West Point Cadet Sword. Caption: Cadet Officer's sword, U.S. Military Academy, c. 1862. Blade marked: AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS. in a scroll, and U.S. / J.H. / 1862. The silver-plated, cruciform hilt is derived from the NCO sword, pattern of 1840. The ovid pommel is decorated with an applied Federal eagle.
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