M.C. Lilley & Co. - Columbus, Ohio - Makers of Insignia
Mar 27, 2020 · Here is a bit of history about M.C. Lilley & Co. From modest beginnings in 1864, the M. C. Lilley & Company eventually became world renowned as manufacturers of regalia. …
Ames 1906 Sword - EDGED WEAPONS - U.S. Militaria Forum
Sep 27, 2025 · Yes, these 1906 iron hilt swords came from Ames with a scabbard that had two iron rings placed close together. Your Cavalry sword did not come from the factory with this …
Help withM1860 Cavalry saber by Ames - US MILITARIA FORUM
Apr 12, 2022 · When I look at these Civil War swords, I look for a few things. The first, and easiest to inspect, is the inspection stamps opposite the manufacturer. It is important to know that the …
CS sword, original, fake or replica?! - US MILITARIA FORUM
Apr 20, 2009 · Civil war swords and knifes are being remade by blacksmiths which makes it even more scary trying to collect them. I now stay away from the civil war stuff unless its guarenteed …
GAR Sword Types - VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS - U.S. Militaria …
Jan 5, 2007 · These swords were made after the style of the regulation "1860" Staff & Field Officers Sword that was worn until 1902. Here is an example of a standard regulation GAR …
Origins of the M1830, M1841, and M1852 Naval Officer Sword ...
Oct 22, 2024 · Swords are always to be worn with uniform, when absent from the ship on duty ; or when on leave on foreign stations. Swords and belts, presented to officers for public services, …
I bought a possible Confederate McElroy Cavalry Officer's Saber w ...
Aug 4, 2025 · I don't believe it is a House of Swords replica either. It reminds of some stuff that was coming out of China in the last 10 years. There are more qualified experts out their than I …
M1902 Saber makers and retailers - US MILITARIA FORUM
Jul 28, 2020 · I guess I am more interested in finding out what assemblers and retailers were active with what hallmarks appearing on the swords prior to WW2, or to narrow it down further, …
USMC M1859 Sergeants' Sword - EDGED WEAPONS - U.S.
Mar 15, 2017 · Initially all M1859 sergeants' swords were worn with a frog, but latter, probably the early 1880s, senior Staff NCOs were authorized to wear their swords with slings such as on …
Can anyone help me date this N.S. Meyer sword?
Jul 21, 2012 · NS Meyer applied for the SPARTAN trademark in 1955 and I have seen it applied to swords made at least into the 1970's, so yours could be from anytime during that period.