US 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD

The sword carried by colonels, lieutenant colonels and majors during the Civil War. Standard pattern, see The American Sword,  Peterson #121. Brass hilt with folding side guard in good order, well chased and detailed in deep relief. Wire wrapped ray skin covered grip. 30” double edged blade decorated 2/3 its length with U S, military, patriotic and foliate motifs. The iron scabbard with surfaced textured dark brown patina. Brass suspension mounts. Lacks the tip mount.