Original U.S. Civil War Silver Gripped Presentation Officer Sword Feed Block Assembly The barrel shortened

The barrel shortened

sword was sold to state or local militia units and federal officers for private purchase

means “Twins Factory”

The helmet's "soup bowl" shape was designed to protect the wearer's head and shoulders from Shrapnel shell projectiles bursting from above the trenches

In the Battle of the Somme in 1916 of the 775 men of the Regiment that "went over the top" 463 were either killed in action or wounded and only one officer remained unhurt

Original U.S. Civil War Silver Gripped Presentation Officer Sword Feed Block Assembly The barrel shortenedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Found in a private collection that originally acquired this fabulous item nearly 20 years ago. This is an Original New Jersey made (TRENTON) Presentation Grade Officer's Sword dating from the U. S. Civil War. Quality engraved 32" blade showing large U. S. surrounded by stands of arms and foliate decoration, complete with a motto in panel "One and Inseparable". The blade bears the maker's name of "EMERSON & SILVER of