SS5095 M1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD

This is similar to the sword adopted April 9, 1850 for all foot officers of Infantry, Artillery and Riflemen; based on the French Pattern of 1845 and worn from 1850 to 1872. Straight blade has a false edge running 3 1/2" back from point. A fuller runs from ricasso to within 14" of the point. Wooden grip is leather covered and wound with twisted brass wire. Brass pommel is Phyrgian helmet pattern decorated along forward border with a leaf pattern. The knuckle bow is ribbed and is pierced for sword knot where it joins with pommel. Oval counter-guard; obverse side decorated with a pierced design of branches and scrolls. Suspension rings on throat and middle band. Blade is 34" long and 1" wide at the hilt. 40 1/2" long overall.