SS5096 M1850 STAFF & FIELD (MOUNTED) OFFICER'S SWORD

This sword is almost identical to the M1850 Foot Officer's sword adopted the same day. This sword was no longer mandatory after 1860 but was used by many until 1872. Blade is slightly curved, single-edged with false edge extending back 8" from point. Wide deep fuller runs from ricasso to beginning of false edge. Grips are wood, leather covered, wound with twisted brass wire. Pommel is Phrygian helmet shape decorated with floral sprays. Guard is half-basket design with two branches on obverse. Spaces between branches is filled with pierced floral designs and the letters "US". The extra branch on the guard and ÒUSÓ distinguish this sword from the foot officer's sword. Scabbard is black metal with brass mounts including throat, middle band and tip w/drag. Suspension rings on throat and middle band. Blade is 33" long and 1 1/8" wide at hilt; 39" overall.