Posted 8 years ago
bmtool
(7 items)
Typical sword length and size
No marks anywhere
My dad said we had relatives in the civil war
So maby
Made of brass and really nice detail
Any help on identifying this sword would be great
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Wow. What an unusual find in grannies attic, lol
It's a Model 1860 Staff & Line Officer’s Sword. The sword was used from 1860 till 1902, and most swords date to after the Civil War. I did a write-up on these here:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/142953-model-1860-staff-and-line-officers-swor
Chris
Thanks a bunch
For the valuable info
Exactley what I was looking for
Bill
Agree-- Model 1860 Staff and Field officers sword.
I have not seen these referred to as "line"-- always thought they were for staff and field grade officers vs. line officers. Maybe the term has changed (or I am confused)-- would appreciate some feedback chris.
Also the manufacturer may date it more precisely-- if you add the FULL makers markings from the blade, we may be able to narrow the years.
scott
Hey Scott there is zero markings on the balde
Thanks much for your intrest
Bill
Hi Scott, it was originally called the "Staff & Field Officer’s Sword" and was reserved for those officers. In 1872 the same sword was adopted for all Army officers except medical officers, paymasters and mounted officers. After that it was referred to in some period army publications as the “Staff & Line Officer’s Sword” and I have found other references to it as the “Foot & Staff Officer’s Sword”. However, for simplicity I think most collectors prefer to use the original name regardless of era.
Chris
Thanks chris-- forgot about the post war regulation changes.
scott
Thanks chris-- forgot about the post war regulation changes.
scott