Original U.S. Civil War Era Army Officer's M1860 Dress Sword by G.F. Foster Son & Co. with Scabbard Vintage Signs was almost identical to the

was almost identical to the Second

as shown in the photograph on the right

In 1994 it became part of the Monet Group

517th received the Presidential Unit Citation for its successful assault on Soy and Hotton

Typical allied construction of the period with all snaps present

Original U.S. Civil War Era Army Officer's M1860 Dress Sword by G.F. Foster Son & Co. with Scabbard Vintage Signs was almost identical to theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just received out of an old collection along with about 100 other swords! This is the standard Union Officer's Dress or Parade Sword Model 1860, as issued during the Civil War. It has a very etched 30" steel blade, which is etched on the ricasso by the maker retailer (very faint): G. F. FOSTER SON & CO. CHICAGO ILL Like all "Military Outfitters" they offered numerous private purchase items for officers. This sword