Original U.S. Exquisite Presentation Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Engraved Blade by William H. Wilson of Philadelphia MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The division moved into Lapland

The division moved into Lapland as part of Mountain Corps Norway in 1941

8 Sep 1943-28 Apr 1945

We very rarely see these

They bear a three-button fly closure with laced closing the tapered ankles of each pant leg

During this operation the regiment made the 9th Division's first river assault of the war by crossing the River Oued

Original U.S. Exquisite Presentation Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Engraved Blade by William H. Wilson of Philadelphia MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The division moved into LaplandOriginal Item: One Of A Kind: Beautiful Presentation Grade Model 1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword by the firm of William H. Wilson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dating the Model 1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword is difficult as they were made from 1860 1900. Generally, the best way to date the sword is either by maker or the blade used on the sword itself. Elliptical double edged blades are the earliest, which is what our example has. The blade