Regulation pattern Model 1850 Staff and Field Officers Sword with a 32 inch double fuller blade etched with a combination of scrollwork, martial themes and "US" up two-thirds of the blade, including an etched Ames address on the ricasso. The three branch hilt is gilt brass construction, with cast floral motifs and "US" on the guard and a rayskin grip. With a blued steel scabbard fitted with gilt brass hardware and marked with the Ames address on the rear of the suspension band.

Good. The blade retains about half of the original bright polish finish, with brown spotting over the remainder. Over 70% of the gilt finish is present on the hilt, with a dark antique patina on the guard and a more maroon tone on the pommel. The grip is missing all but one turn of the twisted wire wrap and the rayskin cover is open at the seam. 60% of the blue is present on the scabbard, with spotting on the remainder, dents at the throat, and aging similar to the pommel on the fittings. A desirable Civil War Ames, regulation pattern Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword in un-touched attic condition.