Original U.S. Great White Fleet Era Naval Training Cutlass - circa 1900 Lewis Gun The Montagnards’ forested mountain homelands

The Montagnards’ forested mountain homelands

000 infantry to assist the suppression of the Great Sepoy Rebellion of Indian Mutiny of 1857/58

one all steel that was sometimes even nickel plated for parade use as well as a steel mounted dark leather scabbard referred to as a field scabbard that was intended for use in battle

the 82nd moved to Camp Laon and began training with the new C-46 Commando aircraft

with our final stop at Bradley Field

Original U.S. Great White Fleet Era Naval Training Cutlass - circa 1900 Lewis Gun The Montagnards’ forested mountain homelandsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This has stumped us. It is clearly a TRAINING CUTLASS, however it has no markings indicating origin or model. It features a 24 1 2" rounded tipped blade, with a massive plate iron steel basket type hand guard, a wood grip and a brass pommel cap. It is substantially made, but definitely not intended for actual combat use. Internet research unfortunately has been unclear on the exact designation. One source names it a