Post US Civil War Model 1860 Staff & Field Sword withScabbard Germany

Post US Civil War Model 1860 Staff & Field Sword with Scabbard. The ricasso is marked "Made in Germany". The fixed clamshell displays the usual design except the eagle doesn't have a shield on its chest. The grip is silver metal painted black, there is some chipping to the paint. The twisted wire wrap is 100% complete and tight.

The blade, grip, and guard are all tight. The knuckle guard has a very slight bend. The blade is mostly clean with only light scattered age spots mainly on the lower 1/3 of the blade toward the tip, it hasn't been sharpened, but there are some minor nicks along one edge. The scabbard shows nickel loss scattered throughout, the center hanger mount has been painted silver and so has the throat piece. There is some movement to the blade, guard, and grip.

Length of the blade measures 28", length of the sword is 33 3/8", and overall in the scabbard it is 34 3/4. Check out my other War items!! WE CAN'T FIX A PROBLEM IF WE AREN'T INFORMED THAT THERE IS ONE! The item "Post US Civil War Model 1860 Staff & Field Sword withScabbard Germany" is in sale since Wednesday, September 18, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Edged Weapons".

The seller is "twistedlifesupplies" and is located in Berlin, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Featured Refinements: M1860 Civil War Sword