Standard pattern, Peterson #44 with Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee Mass maker’s mark to the ricasso and U S ADK (inspector Allen D King) 1862 opposite. 28 1/8” broad fullered blade. Hilt with good patina and inspector’s initials repeated. Blade quite smooth with gray patina. Musicians marched at the head of the attack and were recognized as a stabilizing and stimulating force. They were attacked to silence them and a few including Robert Henry Hendershot and John Clem became legends for their bravery on the battlefield. Union musicians were equipped with the 1840 pattern sword and no other weapon. From the famed American Sword Collection of Frank Barnyak.
