Model 1850 Army Staff & Field Officers' Sword
| Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword | |
|---|---|
 A replica of a Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword | |
| 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 Officer's Sword was carried by all members of staff departments, Field Grade officers of Artillery and Infantry, Company Grade Officers of Light Artillery, 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 Officer's Sword.[1][2]
See also
- United States Marine Corps noncommissioned officer's sword
- List of individual weapons of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Light infantry
References
- ↑ "M1850 Staff & Field Officer Sword". The Regimental Quartermaster.
The Model 1850 Army Staff and Field Officer's Sword was carried by all members of staff departments.
- ↑ "Swords in the American Civil War". The Bangor Historical Society.
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