Lot 455
1860 U.S. Staff Field Officer Sword, 30" etched blade, Civil War
Sold
$210
Timed Auction
Gunrunner Auction March 2025, 451-500
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Description
1860 U.S. Staff Field Officer Sword. Mfg. Morgan Puhl & Morris, Detroit, MI. Good condition. 30" etched blade is in good condition with some age. Has standard pattern etching with U.S. on one side and the American Eagle on the other with both sides having a military motif and floral pattern etching. Leather washer is present. 36" overall length. Engraved brass handle and fittings are very good and has a folding guard. The grip is worn and is split on the seam. Nickel scabbard with two suspension fittings, the lower has one ring and the top has two rings. Brass drag. The scabbard shows age and has some lifting to the plating. Considering the age this sword is in very nice shape. Lots of military history here.