Original U.S. Civil War Model 1850 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Scabbard German Uniforms It is said that this

It is said that this vicious design prompted unofficial complaints from French officers

The chin strap clips of the early MkI pattern used until late 1939

Years of Manufacture: 1866-71

due to a decrease in opposition – exchanging firepower for speed

The top of the wood scabbard is clad with a leather with a loop for attachment to belt

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1850 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Scabbard German Uniforms It is said that thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an absolutely original Model 1850 Foot Field Officer's Sword with half basket brass hilt decorated with pierced floral decorations and U. S. molded into the guard. The sword's pommel is similarly decorated. The grip is SHARK SKIN bound with twisted brass wire to secure the grip. The slightly curved blade of 30" is in good shape, but retains no markings. The steel scabbard has brass Officer's mounts to top,