High Grade Civil War Regulation M1850 Staff & Field Officer's Sword with a Horizontally Engraved Inscription on the Top Scabba... (Total: 2 Items)

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High Grade Civil War Regulation M1850 Staff & Field Officer's Sword with a Horizontally Engraved Inscription on the Top Scabbard Mount, "To Major John J. Cree/ From/ F. Jennings". Cree was commissioned as major in the 168th Penna. Inf. on Dec. 1, 1862 and mustered out July25, 1863. The sword is 39" overall with a 33½" blade which is hand engraved at the base of the obverse "Eisenhauer", and etched for 2/3 its length with floral/scroll motifs, arms panoplies and spread wing eagle. The reverse displays similar motifs featuring a large block US. Regulation hilt with several added engraved flourishes including an American shield on the face of the pommel cap, retains 40% of the original gilt. Triple brass wire wrapped sharkskin grip near perfect. The brass mounts on the steel scabbard are elegantly engraved featuring a star on the top mount, floral work on the middle and scroll work on the lower with elaborate drag. The brass throat with an oak leaf and acorn motif. The scabbard overall is near perfect, a smooth dark patina mixing with some of the original blue finish, mounts retaining traces of the original gilt. The sword is overall completely untouched. A very nice Civil War M1850 presentation staff & field.