These were the standard staff and field officer's swords between 1850 to 1872, and were by far the most popular among generals and officers during the Civil War. The sword is a classic Ames Manufacturing Co. U.S. Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer's sword. Features a regulation 32 1/4 inch blade with wide fuller, acid etched patriotic martial designs along with scrollwork, the Ames Mfg. Co. maker address etched above the right ricasso, and a gilt brass hilt with floral scroll and "US" designs, and a wire wrapped shagreen grip. The blued steel scabbard has gilt brass fittings, and the upper band has the Ames Mfg. Co. maker address marking.