Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword....

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Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword. The basic design was based on a pattern used in the French Army. The sword was in use in the United States army until 1872. This unmarked example features a straight single-edged 29" blade (34.5" overall) with a false edge extending back about 8" from the point. The blade is about 1" in width at the hilt. There are two fullers, one broad and running from the ricasso to within 8" of the point and a shorter narrow at the back of the blade. The grips are wood covered with leather and wound with twisted brass wire. The pommel is of the Phrygian helmet pattern and is decorated along its forward border with a spray of oak leaves. The knuckle-bow is ribbed and pierced for a sword knot where it joins the pommel. As it turns upward toward the blade it expands to form an oval counter-guard, the reverse of which is plain, the obverse side decorated with a pierced floral design. All metal parts of the hilt are brass. This example is missing the scabbard. This example is in very good condition with only minor spotting and pitting to the blade.

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2008 June Signature Civil War Auction #6002 (go to Auction Home page)

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June, 2008

29th-30th Sunday-Monday

Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4

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Sold on Jun 30, 2008 for: $537.75

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