This is an example of an inscribed regulation pattern Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword manufactured by N.P. Ames of Chicopee, Massachusetts circa 1861 to 1865. The sword has a 32-inch slightly curved spear-point blade with a single fuller. The blade has acid etched decorations with dry needle engraved high-lights. The obverse of the blade is etched with "E PLURIBUS UNUM" on a ribbon over a stand of arms and colors. The reverse is etched with "US" surrounded by scrollwork and military trophies. The Ames markings are etched on the obverse ricasso. The regulation pattern gold-plated brass guard is pierced with foliate scrollwork and has "US" between the outer branches. The back of the pommel and down-turned quillion are decorated with cast acanthus leaves and floral designs. The shark skin grip is wrapped with a double strand of twisted brass wire. The scabbard has a browned steel body with gold-plated brass drag and suspension bands with cast floral designs. The upper band is stamped with the three-line Ames address. The upper suspension band is engraved: "Presented to/LIEUT L.B. CHURCH/by his/Chicago Friends" in four lines.