Original U.S. Civil War French-Imported Officer’s Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Steel Scabbard by Coulaux & Cie of Klingenthal New Items showing the "German Silver" base

showing the "German Silver" base material

Major Day was made the first commander of Detachment 1

The V40 was made as a trainer

but is still made from iron

so it’s likely an unknown family crest

Original U.S. Civil War French-Imported Officer’s Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Steel Scabbard by Coulaux & Cie of Klingenthal New Items showing the "German Silver" baseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice French "Private Purchase" Triple Etched Cavalry Officer's M1860 sword, manufactured by Coulax & Co. in Klingenthal, France. After it lost the "Royal Manufactory" status, the factory continued making swords, both for the domestic and export private purchase market. Many swords were exported to the United States during the civil war, and used by both the U. S. and the Confederacy. This sword is