Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Contract Model 1812 Cavalry Saber by Nathan Starr Multi Nation Flags The rear inside of the

The rear inside of the shell is also painted with the rank and name of the SS soldier on either side of the maker mark: Oscha STAUS

and feels like the main blue band is made from a cotton / rayon blend

and light wear

The zipper is fully functional but missing the end stopper

It has crisp lands and grooves

Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Contract Model 1812 Cavalry Saber by Nathan Starr Multi Nation Flags The rear inside of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice War of 1812 period Contract Model 1812 Cavalry Saber with scabbard, made by Nathan Starr of Middletown, Connecticut. Starr was the leading sword maker in America from 1798 to 1830, and his firm produced a variety of military edged weapons, which followed the evolution of early U. S. cavalry Sabers. As changes were requested over the period, new models were made, and new contracts issued to Starr, who