1.) US Model 1840 NCO Sword. 32.5" blade length. 38.5" overall with hilt. Straight single edged fullered blade with 6.5" false edge mounting a cast brass hilt with peened tang, one piece knuckle bow, and clamshell guard. Inner guard is turned down, and the back of the blade shows maker marking HORSTMANN'S/PHILA. Interior guard is marked VI on the right side of the blade and O/69 to the left. The initial K is scratched into the outer guard.

2.) US Model 1840 Musicians Sword. 28.2" blade length. 34.5" overall with hilt. Straight single edged fullered blade with 6.5" false edge mounting a cast brass guard with knuckle bow and a peened tang. Ricasso shows maker mark Made by/AMES MFG Co to the right and US/JF/1864. Back of the blade has inventory marking 250 applied by felt tip pen.