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Replica
Confederate Non-Commissioned Officer's Sword
The sword adopted in 1859 and subsequently
carried by noncommissioned officers (NCOs) of the United States Marine Corps is
patterned after the U.S. Army’s foot officers’ sword of 1850, with minor
differences. Marine NCO swords feature a cast-brass hilt with a half-basket
guard; leather-wrapped grip bound with twisted brass wire; a slightly curved,
single-edged blade with a wide central fuller and short false edge.
In 1859, a completely new sword pattern was introduced for Marine Corps
officers, who were instructed to wear the same sword then worn by Army foot
officers since 1850. In addition, in 1859 a similar sword was authorized for
wear by Marine NCOs, so that the swords worn by Marine officers and NCOs
appeared to share very nearly the same pattern and characteristics. The Marine
NCO version, though similar to that worn by Marine officers, had several
differences. Among the most noticeable, NCO swords had plain brass hilts and
scabbard mounts, whereas officers’ hilts and scabbard mounts normally were gilt.
The sword worn by Marine NCOs since 1859 was also carried throughout the
American Civil War. With only slight modifications since that time, it has
maintained its distinctive and traditional appearance. Only the sword authorized
in 1852 for U.S. Navy officers has a longer service life, and today the M1859
Marine NCO sword is among the oldest weapons still in U.S. inventory.
Replica Confederate Non-Commissioned Officer's Sword
Length: 41", Weight: 2.25 lbs Features 34" carbon steel blade, brass handguard and pommel, polished steel scabbard with brass fittings.
Civil
War Sword Special Collection
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