Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Excellent Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife with U.S. Marked Leather Scabbard Antique Shotguns who had commanded Sedgwick's Division

who had commanded Sedgwick's Division at Fredericksburg

The walnut grips are worn

it looks like some type of Civic issue liner was installed to restore the helmet during the WWII era

Scabbard is excellent with no dings or dents

but we are not able to tell when exactly it was made

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Excellent Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife with U.S. Marked Leather Scabbard Antique Shotguns who had commanded Sedgwick's DivisionOriginal Item: Only One Available This is one of the finest examples of the rare US Model 1873 Entrenching Tool we have ever encountered! This tool knife was adopted in 1873 and was mainly an entrenching tool (rather than a knife). It was used on the plains during the Indian Wars. It was a very light flat bladed tool and was short lived; it evolved into the heavier US Model 1880 1890. Designed for use by the U. S. Cavalry during the 1870s, the M 1873