US M.1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD

See The American Sword, Peterson #121. Standard pattern carried by Union sergeants in the Civil War. Brass hilt with eagle motif to the pommel and guard. Floral motif knuckle bow. Spirally fluted leather-covered grip with twisted wire wrap. 30” double edged diamond section blade, decorated first half with foliage, U S, owner’s initials and military arms. The forte with retailer’s G W SIMMONS  & CO BOSTON MASS, established 1843. Gilt brass mounts to the plated scabbard. Good clean example with great Civil War character. Rarely found with the officer’s initials.