U.S. M-1840 NCO's Sword Brown Bess Muskets This is the rod that

This is the rod that fit into brackets in the front of the "Chest

It also served as a safety by pushing the head of handle into one of two separate notches above the main opening

mortars could fire at targets in defilade

please note that the liner is very delicate and the chinstrap is broken

the very same company that supplies all the embroidery to the British Military today makes these reproduction badges

U.S. M-1840 NCO's Sword Brown Bess Muskets This is the rod thatNew Made Item: Complete wit brass single bow hilt with double shell guard, straight inscribed blade, and brass mounted leather scabbard 40" overall length.