Model 1850 Army Staff & Field Officers' Sword

Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword
A replica of a Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword
Type	Dress sword
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1850-1872
Used by	United States
Wars	American Civil War
Specifications
Blade length	32 inches
Scabbard/sheath	Leather or Steel

The Model 1850 Army Staff and Field Officer's Sword was carried by all members of staff departments, Field Grade officers of Artillery and Infantry, Company Grade Officers of Light Artillery, Staff Officers and Aides-de-Camp between 1850 and 1872. It was based on a French pattern. Though other swords were by regulation allowed, this model was by far the most popular sword carried by officers during the American Civil War. The Staff and Field Officers' Sword is distinct from the Model 1850 Army Foot Officer's Sword.