Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword with Wire-Wrapped Sharkskin Grip & Etched Plated Blade - Likely Imported Blade OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT These are held between the

These are held between the upswept cross guard decorated with oak leaves

was founded as the Schuylkill Arsenal in 1799

it commemorates the most famous animal mascot that ever served in the United States Army

the original stock cartouches are unfortunately missing

this dress bayonet features a 7 3/4" (200 mm) nickel-plated steel blade with unsharpened edges

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword with Wire-Wrapped Sharkskin Grip & Etched Plated Blade - Likely Imported Blade OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT These are held between theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fair original condition model 1850 Foot Officers Sword with half basket brass hilt decorated with pierced floral decorations and a wire wrapped sharkskin grip. As used by all officers below the rank of major between 1851 1865. This sword was used by both Union and Confederate officers during the American Civil War. This example is missing its scabbard, and the blade was plated, likely with nickel, years