^Lot 1410 U. S. M1850 Foot Officer's Sword.

Original Civil War Model 1850 Field & Staff officer’s sword in nice condition complete with its metal scabbard. A U.S. Civil War M1850 patterned Foot Officer's sword marked by W. Clauberg is a imported privately purchased officer's blade manufactured by the renowned German firm in Solingen, Prussia. Ricasso stamped "W. Clauberg Solingen" with "Standing Knight' logo. The blade measures approx. 34 1/4" inches in length and 1.00 inch wide at the ricasso. It has an unstopped wide fuller and a narrow fuller. Both sides of the blade are etched. The obverse side starts with foliate leading to a large "U.S." US flag followed by a section of more foliate. The reverse is etched with a American Eagle with spread wings with sun burst design cluching a "E. Pluribus Unum" banner in it's beak set amongst a field of foliate. Blade exhibits the original bright finish with small amounts of dark spots/mottling scattered in areas. Etching is clear. No nicks or sharpening. Leather washer in place. The hilt features a 2 branch guard with floral/leaf designs, has a dark patina, original grips are tight and consist of a grooved, wooden center-swell handle wrapped in sharkskin. Twisted brass wire is complete and bound tightly around the handle. Hilt is tight to the grips. Even though to sword is in decent shape with scabbard is in what you would call "Battlefield Pick-Up" condition, heavy rusted in upper areas, The brass throat & drag have a dark patina and the copper alloy belt loop fittings have turned a teal green with oxidation. Many people like these in the untouched condition, but should improve a lot with a good cleaning.