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    Posted 9 years ago

    bmtool
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    Typical sword length and size
    No marks anywhere
    My dad said we had relatives in the civil war
    So maby
    Made of brass and really nice detail
    Any help on identifying this sword would be great

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    1. Vintagefran Vintagefran, 9 years ago
      Wow. What an unusual find in grannies attic, lol
    2. Chrisnp Chrisnp, 9 years ago
      It's a Model 1860 Staff & Line Officer’s Sword. The sword was used from 1860 till 1902, and most swords date to after the Civil War. I did a write-up on these here:

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/142953-model-1860-staff-and-line-officers-swor

      Chris
    3. bmtool, 9 years ago
      Thanks a bunch
      For the valuable info
      Exactley what I was looking for
      Bill
    4. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Agree-- Model 1860 Staff and Field officers sword.

      I have not seen these referred to as "line"-- always thought they were for staff and field grade officers vs. line officers. Maybe the term has changed (or I am confused)-- would appreciate some feedback chris.

      Also the manufacturer may date it more precisely-- if you add the FULL makers markings from the blade, we may be able to narrow the years.

      scott
    5. bmtool, 9 years ago
      Hey Scott there is zero markings on the balde
      Thanks much for your intrest
      Bill
    6. Chrisnp Chrisnp, 9 years ago
      Hi Scott, it was originally called the "Staff & Field Officer’s Sword" and was reserved for those officers. In 1872 the same sword was adopted for all Army officers except medical officers, paymasters and mounted officers. After that it was referred to in some period army publications as the “Staff & Line Officer’s Sword” and I have found other references to it as the “Foot & Staff Officer’s Sword”. However, for simplicity I think most collectors prefer to use the original name regardless of era.

      Chris
    7. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Thanks chris-- forgot about the post war regulation changes.

      scott
    8. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Thanks chris-- forgot about the post war regulation changes.

      scott

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