Model 1850 Union Staff & Field Officer’s Sword
- Important piece of American military history
- This highly ornamented saber was used both on the battlefield and as part of dress uniform for ceremonial purposes
- Overall length: 91 cm
- Weight: 1040 g
- Blade material: 1065 High Carbon steel
- Handle: leather covered, wire wrapped hardwood
- Sharpness: Unsharpened
- Includes blued steel scabbard with brass fittings
199€
• Pickup: Immediately from store in Kaarina, Finland
Description of the Product
This fine reproduction saber is a faithful copy of ones used. The hand forged blade is British military spec steel that will flex over 20° and return to true. The leather handle is wire wrapped. Befitting their rank, this sword displays a high degree of ornamentation. The brass guard has hand chased foliage and "U.S." between the branches. The blade is etched with foliage, military trophies, "U.S.", "E Pluribus Unum" and "Iron Proof." During the years before the war, also many Confederate officers, including General Robert E. Lee carried this sword in the Indian campaigns. The full tang is peened and visible through the solid brass pommel, scabbard is blue steel.
The Model 1850 Union Staff & Field Officer's Sword is a classic American military sword that was used during the Civil War by Union officers. It features a straight, single-edged blade with a slight curve towards the tip. The blade is typically engraved/etched with decorative designs and military symbols. The hilt of the sword is made of brass and is adorned with intricate designs and a basket-shaped guard to protect the wielder's hand.
This sword was designed to be versatile, as it could be used both on the battlefield and for ceremonial purposes. Union officers would use this sword to lead their troops into battle or to give commands on the field. The sword was also a symbol of authority and rank, and it was common for officers to wear them as part of their dress uniform.
The Model 1850 Union Staff & Field Officer's Sword is considered an important piece of American military history. This highly ornamented saber has a blade made of 1065 high carbon steel. Features wire wrapped leather handle and brass guard with hand chased foliage.
- In service 1850-1872 in US Army
- Overall length: 91 cm
- Blade length: 78 cm
- Handle length: 9.5 cm
- Weight: 1040 g
- Point of balance from the guard: 14.2 cm
- Blade width at guard: 27.0 mm
- Blade width at tip: 7.7 cm
- Blade thickness at guard: 6.4 mm
- Blade thickness at tip: 3.7 mm
- Blade material: 1065 High Carbon steel
- Handle: leather covered, wire wrapped hardwood
- Sharpness: Unsharpened
- Includes blued steel scabbard with brass fittings
- Manufacturer: Windlass Steelcrafts
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