Post Civil War non-regulation Staff & Field Officer's sword with a 30 inch double edged diamond cross-section blade, decorated with etched American patriotic motifs on the sides and the Lilley address on the left ricasso. Gilt brass hilt, with a silver eagle on the fixed languet, "US" on the folding reverse languet, floral guards, a ribbed mother of pear grip with braided gilt wire wrap and a heart-shaped pommel with sculpted armorial designs. With a nickel finished scabbard and cut-through gilt brass furniture.