Foot Officer's Sword, Roby, 1850
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Description: Blade length is 32". Slight curve, spear point, single edge. Large central fuller, etched on top, Iron Proof. Etched and needle engraved flowers, U.S., flags, drum, and decanthus leaves. Other side, floral and leaf, "Divided We Fall". Guard is D shape, U.S. reticulated within. Peened steel. Grip is sharkskin with twisted wire. Has scabbard, iron with brass mounts, two hanging rings. Overall length 38.75" in scabbard.
History: 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.
Provenance: N/A
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 3.25 | Height(in) = 6 | Width(in) = 40 | Depth(in) = 6
Size of Artwork(in): 37.5" length
Artist Name: C. Roby & Co. W Chelmsfor
Medium: Steel
Circa: 1850
History: 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.
Provenance: N/A
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 3.25 | Height(in) = 6 | Width(in) = 40 | Depth(in) = 6
Size of Artwork(in): 37.5" length
Artist Name: C. Roby & Co. W Chelmsfor
Medium: Steel
Circa: 1850
Condition
Darkened blade. Some bluing remains, rust present. Twisted wire is deteriorated and losses.
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Foot Officer's Sword, Roby, 1850
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