Original U.S. Model 1906 Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Ames Sword Company - Dated 1906 Belgian Militaria Purchased by a young GI

Purchased by a young GI on his way to war

The Highflyer was repaired and returned to duty with the British squadron

1923 (These men fell on November 9th

The top of the barrel knoxform is marked (CROWN) over Amberg

Even putting on this type of boods was an undertaking

Original U.S. Model 1906 Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Ames Sword Company - Dated 1906 Belgian Militaria Purchased by a young GIOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M 1906 U. S. Cavalry saber is almost exactly like its forefather, the M 1860 Cavalry Saber, used throughout the Civil War and on America's frontier during the Indian Wars. This example is in very good shape, especially the blade, which hardly shows any signs of real use. The Model 1906 was the last curved saber model produced for Cavalry, as with the evolution of vehicular transport horses were to become a thing