Bidspirit auction | 1796 Model English officer's Sword

1796 Model English officer's Sword Presented in - 1796 Model English officer's Sword Presented in American Civil War to Lieut. H.J.Reed of Massachusetts 2nd Heavy Artillery 1863 . Earlier English sword presented to a Mass. 2nd Heavy Artillery officer during the American Civil War, inscribed and dated 1863 on the folding guard. In gilt brass mounts with a straight large fullered blade bearing partially worn etched decorations. Fare condition and a rare identified Civil War era officer's weapon. Total length 38.75”, length of the blade 32.25”