The sword is a classic Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword and has a 31 3/4 inch blade with floral and martial etching, "IRON PROOF" on the spine, "C. Roby & Co/W. Chelmsford/Mass" above the left ricasso. The brass hilt has floral engraving, and a wire wrapped shagreen grip. The black leather scabbard has brass fittings, and it is inscribed "Presented to/Lieut. C.D. Rogers/by the members of/Co. B. 24th Regt. Wis. Vols./Aug. 30th 1862." on the mouthpiece. Also included is a leather sword belt with gilt brass Union eagle buckle and hangers. A copy of a pension document for Charles D. Rogers is included listing him as born on January 25, 1843, in Milwaukee and was a clerk in Milwaukee before enlisting on January 1, 1862, in the 15th Wisconsin and subsequently on August 21, 1862, in the 24th Wisconsin. He returned to Milwaukee after being discharged in April 1864 and worked in real estate. He died in 1918. The 24th Wisconsin was organized at Milwaukee and mustered in August 1862. The sword's date indicates it was presented during the organization and mustering of the unit before they departed for Louisville, Kentucky, on September 5, 1862. They fought at Stone's River, Chickamauga, Franklin, Nashville, Missionary Ridge and Chattanooga. Lt. Arthur MacArthur, Jr., the father of General Douglas MacArthur, received the Medal of Honor for leading the 24th up Missionary Ridge at the battle of Chattanooga when he was just 19 years old.

Very good. The blade has distinct etching and is mostly bright with some light patination, slightly blunted tip, and minor spotting. The hilt has aged patina, mostly distinct designs, and moderate wear on the grip which has loose fitting wire. The scabbard is also very good and has a crisp inscription, attractive aged patina, some dings and dents, and mild wear on the leather. The belt is good and has heavier wear, including flaking of the leather surface and a partially torn hanger. Overall, a classic Civil War sword presented to an officer from the famed 24th Wisconsin Infantry.