Original U.S. Grand Army of the Republic M1860 Officer Sword with Scabbard - Circa 1880s ZB 26-ZB 30 with a bit of curl

with a bit of curl

and the brown finish has worn and aged over the decades

was during the Seminole Wars

No structural damage is visible

which often happen over the years due to exposure to the elements

Original U.S. Grand Army of the Republic M1860 Officer Sword with Scabbard - Circa 1880s ZB 26-ZB 30 with a bit of curlOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the standard U. S. Army Officer's Dress or Parade Sword Model 1860, as first issued during the Civil War. The design was popular, and retained for decades afterwards as the standard officer's dress sword. This is definitely an upmarket customized example, with an ornate hilt and brass scabbard with highly adorned fittings. Intended for presentation, it was definitely meant to impress. This sword was made for