US Civil War Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword. The grip is worn down to the wood and that has been worn through in a few spots. The guard is slightly loose and the grip moves a bit more. Has "US", an eagle, a cannon, also etched floral and leaf designs, it. Is straight except for the last 1/2 by the tip has a minor bend, the tip is sharp, bright and clean with only some light surface rust scattered throughout.
Length of the blade is 31 1/2" (1 1/8" wide and 5/16" thick), and the sword overall is 37 1/4". Check out my other Civil War Items!
WE CAN'T FIX A PROBLEM IF WE AREN'T INFORMED THAT THERE IS ONE! The item "US Civil War Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword Etched Blade" is in sale since Friday, April 3, 2020. 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.