Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1850 Army Staff & Field Officer Sword with Etched Blade & Scabbard German Badges & Signs though we suspect this is

though we suspect this is closer to Vietnam in terms of age

The outer side of the transitional reinforced aluminum liner band over the left ear is marked 64 n

Marines are issued ropes instead of paddles

It is not however the pressed multipiece patent leather type seen on officer's examples

PLACE and he was an officer on the 3rd Northumberland (Newcastle) Artillery Volunteers

Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1850 Army Staff & Field Officer Sword with Etched Blade & Scabbard German Badges & Signs though we suspect this isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an absolutely original Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword with half basket brass hilt decorated with pierced floral decorations and U. S. molded into the guard. This is definitely a high end special order sword, indicated by the multiple appointments, as well as the lovely etched designs on the blade. There is no maker marking on the blade, indicating that this was most likely a bespoke item,