U.S. M1860 Staff and Field Officer's Sword

U.S. M1860 Staff and Field Officer's Sword This original M1860 Staff and Field officer's sword is one of many produced by various manufacturers from the Civil War to the turn of the century. American manufactured by the J. H. McKenney & Company military goods firm of New York City. This post-war M1860 sword specimen is an edged weapon that was designed mostly for ceremonial use. The straight, double-edged steel blade measures 29 ½" long and features a diamond-shaped cross section. Blade is embellished on both sides with etched foliate and a military panoply of arms. One side shows script "US". Ricasso shows the maker "J. H. / Mc / KENNEY / & Co. / N. Y." Blade is semi-bright with scattered age discoloration spots. The grip is shark skin wrapped and wound with brass double-twisted wire....