US M.1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD

See The American Sword, Peterson #121. Standard pattern carried by Union sergeants in the Civil War. Brass hilt with eagle motif to the pommel and guard. Floral motif knuckle bow. Spirally fluted leather-covered grip with twisted wire wrap. 28” double edged diamond section blade, decorated first half with foliage, U S, owner’s name and military arms. The forte with retailer’s Warnock Inc New York N. Y. established 1838.  Gilt brass mounts to the plated scabbard. Good clean example with great Civil War character. Rarely found with the officer’s name.