M. C. Lilley Co. - Columbus, Ohio - Makers of Insignia 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 The company was founded by four leading citizens of Columbus, Ohio - all veterans of the Civil War They were Mitchell Campbell Lilley, John Siebert and brothers, Charles and Henry Lindenberg All four men were members of the
Help withM1860 Cavalry saber by Ames - US MILITARIA FORUM 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 inspection stamps are done at different times and at different stages of the manufacturing process
CS sword, original, fake or replica?! - US MILITARIA FORUM 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 for life by the seller and that normally dont or wont happen because alot of times the person selling them really dont know for sure either If it is a copy Im sorry it happened to you Shawn
GAR Sword Types - VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS - U. S. Militaria Forum 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 sword with accouterments The belt is an 1870s period regulation sword belt with chain suspension
Origins of the M1830, M1841, and M1852 Naval Officer Sword . . . The swords are to be cut and thrust; the blade to be not less than twenty-six inches long, and not less than one inch wide at the hilt The belt must be made with a frog, so as to wear the sword perpendicular; grip to be of white, scabbard to be of black leather, mountings to be of yellow gilt
Ames 1906 Sword - EDGED WEAPONS - U. S. Militaria Forum 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 scabbard So, a mis-matched scabbard from somewhere with odd numbers I hope this is helpful
M C Lilley Sword - EDGED WEAPONS - U. S. Militaria Forum M C Lilley, and most other cutlers and sellers of militaria, imported their blades and sometimes entire swords M C Lilley might have imported this sword entire, or imported just the blade from a Solingen firm and made or contracted the furniture
1870s US Cavalry insignia - US MILITARIA FORUM I am looking for an 1874-1880 US Cavalry crossed sword insignia but don’t know correct size and fasteners type I know there are a lot of reproduction and misidentified items for sale Also was the regiment number attached to the swords at this time I’m looking for one that would be appropriate
I bought a possible Confederate McElroy Cavalry Officers Saber w . . . 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 am as I have only bought and sold enough authenticated Confederate maker known swords to count on one hand in 30 plus years collecting, buying and selling militaria
1847 US Cavalry AMES Sword. Is it real? - US MILITARIA FORUM It’s not well known because none of the many French-language specialty books on swords have been translated and also because Thilmann who wrote the most authoritative book on this US sword saber (also quoted in a post above) didn’t care as much about blade design as markings and hilts