The Model 1840 noncommissioned officers' sword was adopted by the United States military in 1840. Based primarily on a sword used by the French Army, the model 1840 NCO proved somewhat heavy hilted an
Union soldier armed with NCO sword, Bowie knife and revolver
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Japanning is a type of finish that originated as a European imitation of East Asian lacquerwork. It was first used on furniture, but was later much used on small items in metal. The word originated in
Model 1840 army noncommissioned officers' sword
…In 1868 the ordnance board recommended that no more leather sword, or bayonet scabbards be purchased, so after the leather ones were used up, a black Japanned steel scabbard was substituted, along with a new pattern leather frog. It remained in service as a ceremonial weapon until general orders No. 77 dated…
A Georgian japanned tin tea tray—severely worn—black lacquer and gilt made in Birmingham, UK
A japanned pocket watch from the 18th century
A Walpole commode from Strawberry Hill House
Robert Stroud & Co's Niphon (Japan) Works, c. 1865. Lower Villiers Street, Blakenhall Wolverhampton