US M.1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD

See, The American Sword, Peterson #121. Standard pattern carried in the Civil War. This example made by THE PETTIBONE BROS MNFG CO CINCI O inscribed on the ricasso and dating it to after 1872 when that maker started in business. Tape wrapped leather covered grip of particularly full form for improved purchase. 28” double edged diamond section blade. Plated scabbard excellent for the period. Good clean example of better than average quality. From the famous Frank Barnyak collection.