US M.1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD, PETERSON #73

Brass hilt with pierced foliage guard and wire wrapped spirally fluted horn grip (small chips). 30 1/8” slightly curved broad and narrow fullered blade with false edge. Blade quite smooth with some oxidation commensurate with its age and use. German made as were a great many Civil War swords. Good clean example with fine age character. This pattern evolved with the specific goal of producing a substantial fighting sword, which it is.