{"product_id":"u-s-model-1860-staff-field-officer-s-sword-civil-war-era-pattern","title":"U.S. Model 1860 Staff \u0026 Field Officer’s Sword – Civil War Era Pattern","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Model 1860 Staff \u0026amp; Field Officer’s Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern: Model 1860\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Civil War \/ Late 19th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis finely decorated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Model 1860 Staff \u0026amp; Field Officer’s Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the distinctive dress sword pattern adopted by the United States Army in 1860 for staff and field-grade officers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Model 1860 was introduced immediately before the outbreak of the American Civil War and became closely associated with the officer corps of the period. Unlike the heavier cavalry and field sabers intended primarily for combat, this elegant sword served as both a military sidearm and a visible symbol of an officer’s rank and position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features an ornate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egilt brass hilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with detailed military and foliate decoration. The grip retains its rich reddish-brown covering with twisted wire wrapping, while the pommel and guard display finely cast decorative work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe straight blade is extensively \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eetched with scrollwork and military motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining considerable detail and contrast. A maker or retailer marking is also present at the ricasso. The sword is accompanied by its bright metal scabbard with decorative gilt brass mounts, suspension rings, and drag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Model 1860 pattern remained in military use after the Civil War, making it an enduring design of the late 19th-century United States Army.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example displays age and wear consistent with an antique military sword while retaining an especially attractive combination of its decorated blade, gilt hilt, grip wrapping, and metal scabbard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful example of a classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th-century U.S. officer’s sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideal for a collection focused on the American Civil War, U.S. Army militaria, or historic edged weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Smoky Mountain Relic Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54354243551545,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/7524\/3065\/files\/1_de9de6cd-6100-4b99-abb0-11ef96fdf0bd.png?v=1787336515","url":"https:\/\/www.therelicroom.com\/products\/u-s-model-1860-staff-field-officer-s-sword-civil-war-era-pattern","provider":"The Smoky Mountain Relic Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}