Original Item: Only One Available. This is a great original condition model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword with half basket brass hilt decorated with pierced floral decorations. The grip likely faded away years ago and was replaced with a felt grip wrapped with wire. As used by all officers below the rank of major between 1851-1865. This sword was used by both Union and Confederate officers during the American Civil War. This example is missing its scabbard.

The 31¾” blade is in fair shape but shows heavy oxidation and pitting from over the years. There is no maker information present on the ricasso, and from the design we believe this to be a French imported example.

This is a great example of a scarce Civil War sword ready for further research and display.

Approximate Dimensions:
Blade Length: 31 ¾”
Blade Style: Single Edged Slightly Curved with double Fullers
Overall length: 37 1/4”
Basket dimensions: 5" width x 5” length

The Model 1850 Army Staff and Field Officer's Sword was carried by all members of staff departments, Field Grade officers of Artillery and Infantry, Company Grade Officers of Light Artillery, Staff Officers and Aides-de-Camp between 1850 and 1872. It was based on a French pattern. Though other swords were by regulation allowed, this model was by far the most popular sword carried by officers during the American Civil War. The Staff and Field Officers' Sword is distinct from the Model 1850 Army Foot Officer's Sword.