Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1860 US Army Staff and Field Officer Sword With Etched Blade and Scabbard Swedish Militaria though it has peppering throughout

though it has peppering throughout the faded blue finish

- Size Large- fits 24 to 28 Inch head circumferences

The internal liner looks to be a later replacement

The "crossed cannons" behind the shield indicate that it is for an artillery unit

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1860 US Army Staff and Field Officer Sword With Etched Blade and Scabbard Swedish Militaria though it has peppering throughoutOriginal Item: Only One Available. This original M1860 Staff and Field officers sword is one of many produced by the various manufacturers from the Civil War to the turn of the century. This one appears to be an immediate post war production and would have been used during the latter part of the Indian Wars. This officer's sword was adopted on August 28, 1860 acting upon the officer who would rarely if ever be called upon to wield a sword in battle.