Original U.S. Navy Single Stick Training Cutlass 1860’s-1890’s (Civil War to Span-Am War) Coin Black Cross (or Widow’s Cross)

Black Cross (or Widow’s Cross) – The Honour Cross for the widows and parents of the fallen (irrespective of whether in combat

and consequently protected and respected by the Geneva Convention

as marked on the end of the "barrel"

From most accounts Bacon was a machinist

Authentic / Large size / 7

Original U.S. Navy Single Stick Training Cutlass 1860’s-1890’s (Civil War to Span-Am War) Coin Black Cross (or Widow’s Cross)Original U. S. Navy Single Stick Training Cutlass 1860s 1890s (Civil War to Span Am War) Manufactured from oak and leather. This single stick training cutlass was used in practice drills aboard ships from the Civil War to the Spanish American War period. Circa 1860s to 1890s! There is a tear in the hand guard and some of the original wooden tip is missing, from years of use. Overall size is 35. 25 Inches.