The hilt overall has a lovely patina
Numerous Zouave regiments were organized from soldiers of the United States of America who adopted the name and the North African–inspired uniforms during the American Civil War
There were also savings of over 50% in raw steel usage
with the metalwork almost polished bright
used as a Confederate acceptance mark about two inches below the trigger guard tang
Original Signed Limited Edition Print: Framed “Flying Tigers” by Stan Stokes With 24 Signatures of AVG Flying Tigers Pilots - 33 ½” x 30” Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout The hilt overall has aOriginal Item: Only One Available. The First American Volunteer Group (AVG) of the Republic of China Air Force, nicknamed the Flying Tigers, was formed to help oppose the Japanese invasion of China. Operating in 19411942, it was composed of pilots from the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC), Navy (USN), and Marine Corps (USMC), and was commanded by Claire Lee Chennault. Their Curtis P 40B Warhawk aircraft, marked with Chinese colors, flew under