This is a fascinating sword! This isn't a Regular Model 1860 Cavalry sword ( Ames, Roby, etc! Its a Henry Boker M1860 Saber. Some experts say its best built saber of its time. The saber parts were made in Solingen, Prussia (Germany) and they were shipped to the US and assembled. All the saber parts were made with Prussian (German) Steel and Brass! One of the very few if any Imported sabers used in the Civil War! Due to its popularity at the time not many of these are in circulation.

 The Henry Boker Solingen sword is a fascinating piece of history.

  1. Imported U.S. Model 1860 Cavalry Officer’s Sword and Scabbard:

    • This sword was manufactured by Heinrich Henry Boker & Companie in Solingen, Prussia.
    • It follows the design of the U.S. Model 1860 cavalry sword, which was widely used during the American Civil War.
    • Key features include:
      • Brass hilt with a cast eagle and stars on the counter-guard.
      • Two foliate decorated branches connecting to the knuckle bow and shield.
      • Foliate molded pommel.
      • Black leather-covered grip with twisted brass wire wrapping.
      • Curved single-edge blade with a false edge at the tip.
      • Etched foliate scroll, eagle, and US decoration on the blade.
      • The ricasso is marked with “HENRY BOKER/SOLINGEN”.
      • The sword comes with an iron scabbard featuring two suspension rings.
    • Blade length: 34 1/2 inches; overall length: 40 5/8 inches1.