Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1860 Army Staff & Field Officer Sword with Etched Blade & Scabbard - Rare Whistle Crossguard Variant Ancient even after almost 20 years

even after almost 20 years

with a 6 7/8 inch clip-point blade

Wilde Drop Forge and Tool was dropped from the bayonet production program after finishing their run of M1905 bayonets

150 flight hours and 375 carrier landings

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1860 Army Staff & Field Officer Sword with Etched Blade & Scabbard - Rare Whistle Crossguard Variant Ancient even after almost 20 yearsOriginal Item: One Of A Kind: This original M1860 Staff and Field officers sword is one of many produced by various manufacturers from the Civil War to the turn of the century. This example is constructed with an experimental and rare whistle built into the crossguard. The 1892 Report of the Chief of Ordnance states, on page 36, "At the suggestion of Capt. H. O. S. Heistand, Eleventh Infantry, and on the recommendation of the Major General Commanding