Model 1850 Army Staff & Field Officers' Sword
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| Model 1850 Staff and Field Officers' Sword | |
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 A replica of a Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword |
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| Type | Dress sword |
| Place of origin | USA |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1850-1872 |
| Used by | USA |
| Wars | American Civil War |
| Specifications | |
| Blade length | 32 inches |
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| Scabbard/sheath | Leather or Steel |
The Model 1850 Army Staff and Field Officers' Sword was issued to line officers, 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 Officers' Sword. The former was carried by commissioned officers, while the later was used by noncommissioned officers.
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